Brentwood Overwhelmed By Maranatha:
It isn’t often that Brentwood School is overwhelmed in a football game. However, that was the case last Friday in a 27-7 Alpha League loss to perennial power Maranatha. “They took it to us in […]
Venice Favored as League Games Begin:
With non-league play concluded, Western League football competition will begin this weekend with Venice favored to repeat as champion. A year ago the Gondoliers lost all five non-league games, and then went 5-0 in the […]
Henry Jaglom: The Independent in Santa Monica:
For Henry Jaglom, Santa Monica is not just a beautiful place by the Pacific, nor is it only a setting for many of his recent films. For Henry Jaglom, Santa Monica is home. Jaglom first […]
At the Movies: Keep On Truckin’ ***:
Watching the film Trucker, a tiny indie starring Michelle Monaghan and Benjamin Bratt, it occurred to me that sexism is indeed ingrained. The roots are so deep it is probably a permanent state of mind. […]
PET PRAISE:
One can’t take pets for granted. Animal companions help humans in many ways, relieving loneliness, fostering responsibility, guiding, healing, giving and receiving love. In tribute to the many important animals in our lives, the Church […]
City Council Report: Street Performers at Pier, Promenade, And Transit Mall Must Have Permits
Tuesday night’s regular City Council meeting found nearly 20 residents, performers and key officials asking the Council to maintain its current permitting practice for street performers at the Third Street Promenade, the Santa Monica Pier, […]
Horoscopes: Laura Wilde, Mirror Contributing Writer
Aries This is a week of extremes. You could easily lose your temper and say something you might regret. Don’t fall into the trap of using harsh words or you may undermine you opportunities. Taurus […]
Dodgers’ First Round Win Is Meaningful:
The goal, of course is to win the next round too, qualify for the World Series and emerge as the baseball champions of 2009. But the Dodgers’ sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals in the […]
Former Samohi Star Collins Succeeds At Oregon State:
During the telecast of Oregon State’s victory over Stanford Saturday night, commentator Petros Papadakis observed that Cameron Collins might become the Beavers’ next great safety. Collins, who was a star on the Santa Monica High […]
SAMO GIRLS’ TENNIS BEATS BEVERLY HILLS:
The Santa Monica High girls’ tennis team defeated league-rival Beverly Hills in a very close contest. Because, at the end of the day, each team had won the same number of matches, the decision came […]
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