July 23, 2026
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Sorting Through The Medicare Advantage Maze:

Ron Pollack Executive Director Families USA When the Affordable Care Act passed last year, you may have heard criticism that the health care law cut payments to Medicare Advantage plans. Those are plans run by […]

Cathleen Crone sings with a local senior. She has been bringing joy to Santa Monica hospitals

Magical Memories Restored With Music:

With great love and compassion, Santa Monica resident Cathleen Crone is regularly around the city, gently coaxing local seniors stricken with Alzheimer’s and dementia to a secure and comforting place in their past, one of […]

Now Is The Time To Begin The Purchase Process:

This has become an interesting real estate market in Santa Monica and nearby areas. Many prospective buyers are hesitant to commit to the purchase of a home even when it meets most of their criteria. […]

Steve Stajich, Columnist

Santa Monica Dogs: To Beach, Or Not To Beach:

Full disclosure at the top: We’re a dog family. A family with kids and a dog has a family dog. Couples who have dogs, but no children end-up relating to their dog as way more […]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ONGOING EVENTS:

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers. Various positions are available. To volunteer, call Tom Viscount at 310.394.3773 ext. 112 from 1-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Beyond Baroque offers free writing workshops including Monday […]

The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

What’s Hot In Santa Monica Nov. 4–11:

21st Annual Westside Food Bank Hunger Walk Sunday, October 6 Free, Registration 12:30 p.m. Walk at 1:30 p.m. 2600 Barnard Way (Ocean Park Blvd. at the Beach) www.westsidefoodbankca.org The Westside Food Bank’s annual walk-a-thon and […]