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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Curious City 07/31/26: (MOST OF) OUR CITY COUNCIL MUST GO
By Charles Andrews I’D RATHER TALK MUSIC THAN POLITICS ANY DAY Bob Marley wrote, “When the music hits you, you feel no pain.” So let’s keep that truth ever in our hearts, because the politics […]

Santa Monica Planetarium August Shows to Feature Mars Rover, Great Observatories and Eclipses
Friday night shows and a family matinee will highlight current space missions, night sky viewing and solar system wonders. The Santa Monica College Planetarium will present a series of live-hosted shows in August exploring Mars […]

Appian Way to Close for One Week for Santa Monica Pier Bridge Demolition
Temporary closure begins July 27 to allow crews to remove portion of nearly 90-year-old bridge. A key roadway providing access to the south side of the Santa Monica Pier parking lot will close for one […]

Wild 100+-mph pursuit of Santa Monica road rage suspect ends in arrest
The CHP stops the suspect’s vehicle after dangerous countywide chase. Police tackled and arrested the driver of a black Range Rover on Tuesday morning after a wild multi-freeway pursuit reaching speeds over 100 mph came […]

Venice Beach Musician Stanley ‘The Baron’ Behrens Recovering from Serious Bike Crash
Behrens, who contributed to television soundtracks such as “My Name Is Earl” and films including “The Rum Diary,” was hit by a driver who failed to yield. By Carlos Reyes Stanley Behrens, a longtime Venice […]

California Awards $109M for Veteran Housing
The money comes from Proposition 1 through the Homekey+ program, which finances permanent supportive housing linked to behavioral health services. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that California is awarding $109.6 million to create 278 units […]
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