July 30, 2026
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Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

RDA Battle Intensified as Concessions Floated:

Whether or not he manages to eliminate all of the more than 400 city redevelopment agencies that have thrived around California for six decades, it now appears Gov. Jerry Brown will at the very least […]

UCLA Physicians Named ‘Super Doctors’:

UCLA HEALTH SYSTEMS Westside residents don’t have to travel very far to see super doctors. They are located right in the neighborhood! More than 250 UCLA Health System physicians have been honored as “2011 Southern […]

Star Gazing

Star Gazing:

RAVEN NIGHTWOOD MIRROR ASTROLOGER ARIES Don’t make decisions too quickly this week. While everything seems to be of top importance, some things are not that urgent. Set your priorities and relax. TAURUS The solutions that […]

Community Announcements/Ongoing Events:

Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their families. Call Anne Ring, […]

Theater:

Barnyard Madness with the Three Little Pigs, through April 17, 12:30 and 3 p.m., $10.50 to $12.50, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 Fourth Street, 310.394.9779 x 2. Hoboken to Hollywood, a journey through the […]

A major donor to Venice Family Clinic for the last ten years

Venice Family Clinic Gala:

Venice Family Clinic, which has a huge facility servicing Santa Monica’s Pico Neighborhood, held its annual Silver Circle gala, on Feb. 28, in honor of writer/director/producer Judd Apatow, longtime Board member Jeffrey E. Sinaiko, and […]

Exhibits:

All of This and Nothing, art exhibit with more than 60 works by 14 artists, through April 24, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 310.443.7016. California Artists in Mexico, 1928-1970, through May 1, California […]

Swing Brazil Tribe presents Big Fatty (Mardi Gras Carnival)March 8

What’s Hot:

Swing Brazil Tribe presents Big Fatty (Mardi Gras Carnival) March 8, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10, Zanzibar, 1301 Fifth Street, 310.451.2221. Celebrate Mardi Gras Brazilian style with dancers from Bahia and performers including Katia […]

Music:

March 4 Joe Bresler, Chris Mulkey and Deluxe, Lovers Drugs, Uncle Charlie @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch Silent Disco @ Central Social Aid and Pleasure Club Noel Paul Stookey @ McCabe’s Guitar Shop March 5 DJ […]