OpEd: Sitting Out the National Anthem:
In my youth, I marched and attended rallies a few times to protest something. My attitude often was, “I don’t know that my being there makes a difference in the big picture, but it makes […]
SMPD Sued for $1.1 Million:
A federal jury has awarded a man arrested bySanta Monica Police Department (SMPD) $1.1 million in damages for excessive force used in his arrest. Justin L Palmer was arrested in April 21, 2015,by SMPD “for a municipal code violation and resist-ing arrest,” according to SMPD.
Stabbing at the Santa Monica Pier:
A man is in custody after stabbing an employee at Pier Burger Wednesday. SMPD is calling on witnesses to come forward.
Getting to the Globe a Midsummer Dream:
This July, Santa Monica High School English instructor Chon Lee joined actors and literature lovers from all over the world to participate in theGlobe Shakespeare Fellowship, a five-week program of hands-on, performance-based activities aimed at promoting a better understanding of playwright William Shakespeare’s literature and stage craft.
SMMUSD Cancels Press Conference After “Interruption” Threat:
A press conference organized by Santa Monica Malibu United School District (SMMUSD) for lateFriday afternoon to announce a court ruling was can-celled 15 minutes prior to the start due to fears of“interruption.”
Santa Monica Mayor Tony Vazquez to be Guest Speaker at Sept. 19 Activist Support Circle Public Forum:
Mayor Tony Vazquez is a proud 30 year resident of Santa Monica, homeowner and long-time community advocate. He will discuss his longtime history as a progressive activist, community leader and dedicated elected public official serving on the Santa Monica City Council and as the City’s current Mayor at Activist Support Circle.
No Left Turn! 2nd and 4th Street Restrictions:
New turn restrictions on 2nd and 4th Streets began installation Wednesday as part of the City’s effort to keep traffic flowing, Santa Monica City announced this week. Delineators will be installed along 2nd Street and […]
New City Ordinance Requires Lobbyists to Register With City:
Santa Monica City Council has adopted a new ordinance requiring all lobbyists to register with the City. The ordinance comes into effect September 19, and requires all lobbyists to register with the City Clerk’s Office, […]
OpEd: SMa.r.t. on The Soul of Wilshire Boulevard:
OpEd: By SMa.r.t. I was surprised to read an article recently that stated Wilshire Boulevard was in desperate need of height and density. According to the author, it is not a “complete street” and needs “appropriate […]
ALERT POLICE BLOTTER:
Burglar Bagged. On Wednesday, August 31, at 10:51 a.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were called out to attend to a report of a suspicious person. The reporting party had stated that they […]
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