August 7, 2026
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Shooting in Santa Monica Off 7th and Marine:

On September 30, 2009 at 6:10 P.M., Officers responded to the area of 7th and Marine Street regarding a radio call of “shots fired.” Upon arrival officers located two individuals who had been struck by […]

Manhattan Shorts:

The Writers’ Boot Camp at Bergamot Station hosted the Manhattan Shorts Film Festival on September 24. This festival, begun 12 years ago with a single truck-mounted screen on a downtown Manhattan street, has expanded into […]

At the Movies: I Want to Live Forever: Fame **

Fame was an exhilarating experience back when it first came out back in 1980.  For better or worse, it inspired a whole generation to head to the big city to pursue their big dreams of […]

Michael Rosenthal: 1953 – 2009:

Michael Shelly Rosenthal passed away after a lengthy battle with Renal cell carcinoma. He was 56. A native Angeleno, Michael was born at County General Hospital, though he was fond of telling everyone he was […]

A Cast of Thousands: Abbot Kinney Festival 2009:

Abbot Kinney, the man who developed Venice in 1906, possessed an avid interest in all things cultural. He had traveled extensively through Europe, India, Ceylon, New Guinea, Australia, and Hawaii, and had learned to speak […]

St. Monica To Improve Coaching Techniques:

Sometimes a coach will find fault with players after a defeat, but it’s rare when a coach questions himself and his assistants. However, following St. Monica’s 42-21 loss to Laguna Beach Saturday night at Corsair […]

Former Samohi Star Ross Leaves SMC:

Christian Ross, the leading rusher on Santa Monica High’s football team last season, has left the Santa Monica College team. “I’m going to transfer to College of the Desert and play for them next season,” […]

Freshman Stands Out In Brentwood Defeat:

Although Brentwood School lost a non-league football game to St. Bernard last Friday, 49-30, freshman receiver Garrett Swanky made a huge impression. Swanky caught five passes for 92 yards, including three for touchdowns. “He established […]

USC Coach Carroll Visits Samohi’s Williams:

On the weekend of September 11 you would think USC football coach Pete Carroll had enough to do without taking an interest in the injury to a high school player. But the day after returning […]

Palisades Absorbs Third Loss:

The good news at Palisades High is there’s considerable talent in the football program at the lower levels. The bad news is the varsity has an 0-3 record following a 28-0 loss to Lynwood Friday […]