Breaking

Santa Monica Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Harms LA to Offer Free Girls Golf Clinics During U.S. Women’s Open LA County Board Appoints Joseph M. Nicchitta as Chief Executive Officer Closed Lanes, Restricted Parking in West LA, Hollywood and Echo Park Through Late May Piano Ensemble Brings Early June Performances to Santa Monica

News January 13, 2011

What’s Hot:

Underwater Parks DayJan. 15

Underwater Parks Day

Jan. 15, 12:30 to 5 p.m.

Heal the Bay Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

1600 Ocean Front Walk

www.healthebay.org

Underwater Parks Day has been set aside by marine science centers throughout Southern California to educate the public about the process to preserve and restore California coastal marine resources. Santa Monica Aquarium’s day will feature presentations and activities including results of an underwater photography and video contest and exhibit of the winners, craft projects and special displays

25th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration

Jan. 17, 9 a.m., free

SGI-USA Auditorium

525 Wilshire Boulevard

310.434.4303.

The interfaith program will feature keynote speaker Val Zavala of KCET-TV, followed by a Community Involvement Fair, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, 606 Wilshire Boulevard, 310.434.4303.

You might be interested in …

Dining May 21, 2026

Chinese Coffee Chain Eyes Santa Monica Expansion

Cotti Coffee, which launched in China in 2022, has grown explosively to more than 18,000 stores worldwide and operates in 33 countries. Cotti Coffee, a rapidly expanding Chinese coffee chain, is preparing to open locations […]

News May 18, 2026

(Video) The Broad Museum Expansion’s Topping Out Ceremony

The Broad Museum celebrates the topping out with a ceremony in which guests sign the final beam to be added to the top of the building, and speeches were made about the expansion. After the […]

News May 18, 2026

Paradise Cove Estate Designed by Marc Appleton Lists for $74M

The home draws architectural influence from coastal villages in Greece, with white plaster walls, domed and vaulted rooflines, courtyards and detached spaces An oceanfront estate in Malibu’s Paradise Cove has been listed for $74.5 million, […]

News May 16, 2026

Free Mariachi Ensemble Concert Comes to Santa Monica May 28

Directed by Mary Alfaro, the ensemble will perform a program of traditional rancheras, boleros and huapangos. The Santa Monica College Mariachi Ensemble Los Corsarios will perform a free concert on Thursday, May 28. The performance […]

Hard May 20, 2026

County Lets Wildfire Rent Price-Gouging Protections Expire

Supervisors had renewed the emergency rules on a month-to-month basis since last summer. A proposed 30-day extension failed to gain majority support during Tuesday’s board meeting. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday […]

News May 13, 2026

ESPN to Transform Santa Monica Beach Into Broadcast Hub for Super Bowl LXI

ESPN plans a large free fan activation on the Santa Monica Pier featuring interactive games, immersive experiences and family-friendly activities. ESPN will take over Santa Monica Beach and the historic Santa Monica Pier for a […]