As the November 4 elections draw closer, several local organizations are holding forums (and one mixer) to enable the electorate to see the candidates face-to-face, and in some cases to pose questions. Herewith, a listing of some of those events of which we are aware at press time. (Treesavers already sponsored a forum for City Council candidates on August 14 [Santa Monica Mirror, August 21-27, 2008].)
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Spongebob Musical Comes to Santa Monica This Month
Theatre Arts Department production runs July 17-26 at SMC Main Campus. Santa Monica College’s Theatre Arts Department will present “The SpongeBob Musical: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition” from July 17 to 26 on the main […]
LAPD Boosts Patrols in July to Target Speeding Drivers
Extra officers will focus on vehicles traveling too fast for conditions as speeding continues to fuel deadly crashes. The Los Angeles Police Department will deploy additional officers throughout July to crack down on speeding and […]
County Charges Suspects in Illegal Fireworks Busts Ahead of July 4
District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said the cases highlight the ongoing danger posed by illegal explosives. Los Angeles County prosecutors are stepping up enforcement against illegal fireworks and explosives ahead of the July 4 holiday, […]
LAFD photo of the destruction after the Pacific Palisades Fire. Photo Credit: LA County.
Undercover sting catches fraudulent rebuilding schemes operating in Pacific Palisades
Six unlicensed suspects face prison time after bidding on fake home construction projects in fire-damaged neighborhoods. Six unlicensed contractors face felony charges for allegedly trying to solicit more than $1 million in fraudulent rebuilding bids […]
Judge brings gavel down. Photo Credit: Getty Photos.
Malibu woman pleads guilty to helping convicted boyfriend flee to Germany
“Lucy Weist” faces five years in prison for funding the international escape of a tech fraudster. Facing up to five years in federal prison, a Malibu woman entered a guilty plea Monday for orchestrating a […]
745 - 749 17th Street. Photo Credit: Google Earth.
Revised 24-unit apartment project proposed for Montana Avenue corner in Santa Monica
The Holland Group took over the development, tweaking the parking footprint and income-restricted housing units. Under a new developer and a fresh design team, a revised housing proposal has been submitted to the City of […]
Palisades Native Wins Prestigious Portrait Prize
In a post following the 2025 Fire, he wrote that he became an artist because of “how beautiful I found...
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Los Angeles chefs and bakeries launch Westside food events for Venezuelan earthquake relief
Local spots like The Arepa Stand, Petitgrain Boulangerie, and Chainsaw organize menu specials to fund medicine and food. By Dolores...
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