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SMC Student Awarded Prestigious National Transfer Scholarship
Recipients also receive academic advising, career guidance, access to internships and study abroad opportunities, and membership in a network of more than 3,900 Cooke scholars and alumni. Santa Monica College student Martin Orea has been […]

World’s first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria to open in Santa Monica at the 3rd Street Promenade
The immersive dining experience features retro artwork, a New York-style pizza menu, and exclusive merchandise. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans will have a culinary destination on the Westside after the pizzeria we never knew we […]

Federal arson trial begins for man accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire
Jury selection is underway for Jonathan Rinderknecht, who faces up to 45 years in prison for a New Year’s Day blaze that later reignited. Jury selection began Monday in the federal trial of a Florida […]

Noteworthy 6/3-10/26: ADIOS MAESTRO, INSPIRING TEACHER
By Charles Andrews HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Tonight! – HOT CLUB OF LOS ANGELES – This rockin’ quintet, known for Django Reinhardt-style ‘30s-’40s jazz (for starters, but they go way beyond), whose across-the-board virtuosity never fails to […]

Curious City 06/05/26: DAN HALL SUPPORTS ZBUR’S BEACH BILL
By Charles Andrews CAREER ADVICE FOR EMERGING STUDENTS If you have been paying attention to what has been going on for the last 10 years in DC, state capitols, the courts, media, here and around […]
Will Rogers July 4th Run to Support Palisades Rebuild as Event Returns Home
The race returns to its traditional course in Pacific Palisades after spending 2025 at Venice Beach because of fire-related damage. Organizers of the Palisades Will Rogers Fourth of July 5K/10K Run announced that a portion […]
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