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Opinion June 2, 2012

How Much Extra Money Should Go For English Learners?:

At budgeting time, when legislators and the governor decide how much state support each public school pupil should get, it’s pretty clear that some students are more equal than others, as the late “Animal Farm” […]

Life and Arts June 2, 2012

Full-Bodied Evening Of Fun At Ruskin Group Theatre: Full-Bodied Evening Of Fun At Ruskin Group Theatre

Who would have ever thought that “Sideways,” the multiple award-winning film based on Rex Pickett’s book, could be adapted for the stage. Well in fact, Pickett has adapted his novel and turned it into a […]

Opinion June 2, 2012

Nativity Scenes Or Naïve Activity Scene?:

It’s June, always a great time to get riled-up early about whether or not those nativity scenes with the mannequins should return to Palisades Park this Christmas. Before I launch into any discussion about that, […]

100cameras Exhibition Fundraiser on Saturday night gives cameras to marginalized children and teaches them how to tell their story through photography.

Life and Arts June 1, 2012

Santa Monica Events Calendar June 1-7: Events, 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. Last Chance Rent. The Santa Monica College Theatre Arts and Music […]

News June 1, 2012

SMMUSD’s June 7 Board Meeting To Start One Hour Early:

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education expects a longer meeting than normal when it meets next Thursday, June 7, so the meeting will start at 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. It […]

News June 1, 2012

Edison Elementary 25th Anniversary Party Tonight:

Twenty-five years ago Santa Monica’s Edison Elementary School was on life support. There were those in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District who were convinced it should simply be allowed to die. Fast forward to […]

Gleam Davis will run for re-election to the Santa Monica City Council in November 2012.

News June 1, 2012

Gleam Davis To Seek Re-Election To Santa Monica City Council In November:

Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tempore Gleam Davis will run for re-election to the Santa Monica City Council in November 2012 following a kick-off event with fellow Council candidate Shari Davis Thursday night. Davis joined the […]

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News June 1, 2012

Primary Vote 2012: A Closer Look At Props And Measures: Primary Vote 2012: A Closer Look At Props And Measures

With Mitt Romney officially earning the Republican nomination in last week’s Texas primary and Barack Obama’s presence on every pre-convention ballot a mere formality, very little appears to be at stake, at least from a […]

Haley Fletcher (left) was crowned the first Miss Santa Monica USA on Sunday. She is pictured with pageant founder/producer Kristen Bradford and Masha Krasnoff who was crowned as the first Miss Santa Monica Teen USA.

News June 1, 2012

First Annual Miss Santa Monica USA Crowned:

The smiles lit up for the cameras as young women from around the area competed in the first annual Miss Santa Monica USA on Sunday. Held at the Sheraton Delfina Hotel in Santa Monica, about […]

Step Up on Second and Daniel’s Place Art Opening Reception will be held on Sunday

Life and Arts June 1, 2012

What’s Hot: Step Up on Second and Daniel’s Place Art Opening Reception On Sunday:

On view at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church for the month of June will be the artwork of Step Up on Second and Daniel’s Place member-artists who explore the healing power of art. The opening […]