Veterans for Peace did a two-day memorial at Arlington West with a candlelight vigil on Saturday night, honoring Veteran’s Day which fell on Wednesday, November 11. They included the victims of Ft Hood in their memorial, with blue crosses & flag-draped caskets representing this week’s death toll, white crosses representing 1 dead, and red crosses representing 10 dead (as they are running out of space on the beach). The weekly memorial has been maintained by VFP volunteers every Sunday and on holiday weekends since February 2004. Nicole Hart, a member of the American Widows Project, visited her husband’s cross in the memorial on Saturday evening, along with other wives from the group. Sergeant David J. Hart was killed in Samarra, Iraq, on January 8.
IN MEMORY OF VETERANS:
Topanga Canyon Blvd Closed to Non-Residents Due to High Fire Danger
Closures Run From Mulholland Drive to Pacific Coast Highway Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be closed to non-residents from Mulholland Drive...
Big Blue Bus Gets $53M for Electrification, Service Improvement
Grant to fund zero-emission fleet conversion, expanded transit service, and workforce training initiatives The California State Transportation Agency announced Wednesday...
High Alert: L.A. County Braces for Extreme Fire Weather and Powerful Winds
Residents Urged To Prepare as Red Flag Warning Goes into Effect The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department, and...
The Willows: 30 Years Going Strong
Founded in 1994, The Willows Community School, located in Culver City, California, is a Developmental Kindergarten through 8th grade non-profit, co-educational...
DuPont Clinic Issues a Statement After City of Beverly Hills is Held Accountable By CA Attorney General Bonta
AG Rob Bonta Intervenes in Unprecedented Case, Defending Abortion Access Attorney General Rob Bonta launched an investigation after reports that...
“The Oakwood Residence” in Venice Beach Hits Market at $4.3M
The Home’s Design Focuses on Organic, Monochromatic Elements A newly listed property at 1008 Oakwood Avenue, priced at $4.3 million,...
SMFD Contain Apartment Blaze on Bay Street
An Investigation Has Been Launched Into the Fire’s Origin The Santa Monica Fire Department quickly contained a fire that broke...
City of Santa Monica to Host Its Fifth Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Pier
Event to Honor Service Members With Special Performances, Community Tributes Santa Monica will host its fifth annual Veterans Day ceremony...
Coast Guard Completes Marina del Rey Yacht Fire Fuel Cleanup
The Vessel No Longer Poses a Pollution Threat After Weeks of Recovery Operations Cleanup efforts have concluded in Marina del...
Legendary Music Icon Quincy Jones Dies at 91 in Bel Air
Celebrated Musician, Producer Leaves an Indelible Legacy By Dolores Quintana Legendary musician, music producer, film and television producer, composer of...
Brentwood’s Beloved New York Bagel Co. to Close After 21 Years at Topa Town & Country Center
Local Favorite, Designed by Renowned Architect Fred Gehry, Must Vacate by December 31 By Dolores Quintana New York Bagel Co.,...
Activist Named 24th Senate District’s “2024 Woman of the Year”
In Addition to Working With the Alzheimer’s Association, She Has Been Active in the Stop Asian Hate Movement Senator Ben...
Santa Monica Pier Bridge to be Replaced in $29M Project
The Updated Design Includes Expanded Walkways, Modern Lighting, and New Railings Santa Monica has finalized the design for a new...
H5N1 Detected in LA County Wastewater, Health Officials Urge Precautions for Residents
Los Angeles County Investigates Low-Level H5 Avian Flu Detected in Wastewater The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is...
Beverly Hills City Government Agrees to a Stipulated Judgment After Blocking Abortion Clinic Opening
City to Implement Training, Oversight on Reproductive Rights Following Legal Settlement California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a legal agreement...
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in Santa Monica and the surrounding areas!
DIGITAL
RECENT POSTS
Topanga Canyon Blvd Closed to Non-Residents Due to High Fire Danger
Closures Run From Mulholland Drive to Pacific Coast Highway Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be closed to non-residents from Mulholland Drive...
Read morePOPULAR
Here’s Why West L.A. Stunk So Bad This Week
Coastal Communities Were Blanketed by an Intense Smell Brought on by an Oceanic Phenomena Sarena Snider had just returned to...
Read more