August 6, 2026
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Alert: Police Blotter:

Attempted Murder! Tuesday, February 23, 9:56 p.m. Two men, both co-working valets at the Sea Castle in the 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk, were in a dispute over a domestic issue (you never wash […]

America Ferrera: Insights Into Race, Religion, & Career

Our Family Wedding explores the havoc reeked when the African-American and Hispanic cultures clash, instigated by the stereotypical macho dads played by Forest Whitaker and Carlos Mencia. With predictable racial clichés flying across the screen, […]

Glow Is Returning in 2010:

Downtown Santa Monica underwent a magical transformation when the Pier, beaches, and Palisades Park glowed with the sights and sounds of original contemporary art all night for the first Glow event in the United States […]

Behind Bars for a Good Reason:

The Muscular Dystrophy Association hosted the annual Santa Monica Lock-Up February 24,to raise money to benefit people suffering from neuromuscular diseases. Business people of Santa Monica donated their time to be “arrested” for the Lock-Up. […]

City Names New Fire Chief:

Scott Ferguson, current Fire Chief of Manhattan Beach, will replace Jim Hone as Santa Monica’s Fire Chief, City Manager Rod Gould announced February 22. “The experience I’ve gained throughout my career has prepared me for […]

School Board Votes On Lay-Off of 92:

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s School Board approved the lay-off of 92 certificated employees on February 18 due to the impact of California’s state budget crisis on the district’s budget. However, some of these […]

City Council Report: O’Day Gets Vacant Seat:

Former Planning Commissioner Terry O’Day was appointed as the newest member of the Santa Monica City Council at its February 23 meeting. After getting the nod from councilmembers, O’Day was sworn in immediately and sat […]

KCRW Names New Manager: Ferro to Succeed Seymor

Jennifer Ferro, assistant general manager of Santa Monica College’s KCRW 89.9 FM and www.KCRW.com, will succeed Ruth Seymour as the station’s general manager. Seymour is retiring February 26 after running KCRW for 32 years and […]

Memorial Service for 1955 Crash in Santa Monica Bay:

On Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Dockweiler State Beach, the United States Air Force will conduct a memorial ceremony for 1st Lt. Richard M. Theiler and 1st. Lt. Paul D. Smith. These […]