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News July 8, 2012

Stressed Out? Learn To React In A Healthy Way:

By Mark Underwood When the news reports an unexpected storm headed your way, how do you react? When you go to the dentist and learn you’ll need a series of dental treatments that will be […]

Sixteen local athletes took part in their first triathlon recently in San Dimas

Sports July 8, 2012

Pushing To The Limit To Break The Cycle Of Childhood Obesity:

“Do as I say, not as I do” is not the ideal motto to follow. A lot of athletes in Santa Monica and the surrounding region chose to, in fact, disregard said statement and instead […]

Some of the students at First United Methodist Church Preschool who showed off their dance moves from the past year at a celebration event last week.

News July 7, 2012

Santa Monica Preschoolers Celebrate The Art Of Movement:

First United Methodist Church Preschool held its Children’s Dance Performance on June 28, which was a culmination of the year long program of teacher education in preschool curriculum through movement. Led by Movement Specialist Peggy […]

Opinion July 7, 2012

Adieu, Foie Gras With A Giant Pepsi:

Santa Monica residents who hang on to interesting ‘foodie’ stories will likely remember when a restaurant near our airport was busted for selling whale sushi, with the restaurant closing its doors in March of 2011. […]

Opinion July 7, 2012

GOP Must Change To Achieve Latino Pipe Dream:

As California begins to see the effects of new political districts and new candidate selection rules at many political levels, the state’s Republican Party has one big pipe dream: Cut down the gigantic majorities every […]

Donavon Frankenreiter kicked off the 2012 Twilight Dance Series on Thursday night.

News July 6, 2012

Twilight Concert Series Week One: Thousands Enjoy Music From Jeff Young, Donavon Frankenreiter:

KCRW’s Travis Holcombe introduced the first of 10 free concerts on the Santa Monica Pier Thursday night to a myriad of bubble blowers, beach ball punchers, families, friends, and anxious music connoisseurs. Expectations were met […]

The Salty Shakespeare Company presents “Hamlet” at the Annenberg Community Beach House

Life and Arts July 6, 2012

Santa Monica, Westide Events Calendar July 6-12: Art, Theater, And Music:

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Santa Monica Mirror has you covered with local events, live music, theater, and art gallery listings in Santa Monica and the Westside. Last Chance Emeritus College Student […]

The Course Of The Force Lightsaber Relay starts Saturday

News July 6, 2012

Course Of The Force Lightsaber Relay Starts Saturday In Santa Monica:

Star Wars fans everywhere have yet another reason to be excited about the inaugural Course of the Force lightsaber relay, which starts this Saturday, July 7. Ashley Eckstein, voice of the character Ahsoka Tano in […]

News July 6, 2012

New Tour Bus Zone Created In Downtown Santa Monica:

A ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday inaugurated Santa Monica’s new Tour Bus Loading and Unloading Zone, which allows tour companies to drop visitors in the heart of Downtown at the intersection of the Third Street Promenade […]

News July 6, 2012

SMMUSD Cuts $2.5 Million In Spending:

Governor Jerry Brown officially signed a new state budget on June 27. While that means there will not be a legislative standoff in Sacramento heading into California’s next fiscal year, the situation is a little […]