July 13, 2026
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An artistic rendition of the planned East Wing expansion of the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center. The school announced on Wednesday the wing will cost about $12.3 million to build.

SMC Performing Arts Center To Expand:

There will be more space for cultural appreciation at the The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage at Santa Monica College (SMC), as the school announced it will “break ground on a new building that will […]

Connolly Oyler (far right) with members of his family law practice at Oyler and Woldman. The firm

A Seaside Family Law Practice: Olyer and Woldman:

Many businesses would love to operate out of the Class-A office building on the corner of Ocean and Wilshire Boulevard. Santa Monica’s signature building can be seen by just about anyone who visits the downtown, […]

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

Why Consumers Won’t Get Much Of Dynergy’s Millions:

There was applause from environmentalists when Gov. Jerry Brown and the state Public Utilities Commission late last month accepted a $120 million settlement from NRG Energy, Inc., for the part it and the bankrupt former […]

Steve Stajich, Columnist

Will Big Wheel Roll Right Over Venice?:

There’s something tranquil and right about a spin on the Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier just as the sun is going down, or even later when the moon hangs over […]

Dr. Mao Shing Ni

Top Tips For Healthy Cholesterol:

Due to today’s diet and lifestyle, many people can find themselves with high or elevated cholesterol levels. Although there are no outward symptoms of elevated cholesterol, over time it can clog up your arteries and […]

A sign posted on the front door of the Common Ground building at Lincoln and Cedar informing the public of its current status. The non-profit’s HYPE programs has re-located to Venice. All other services will remain at the Santa Monica facility.

Common Ground To Move HYPE to Venice:

It appears Sunset Park residents were unable to find any “common ground” with an HIV education facility’s homeless youth program, as the non-profit Common Ground announced this week its intentions to set up its Homeless […]