“I wish we never had to have this meeting,” State Senator Fran Pavley told the audience at the August 28 hearing “Our State Parks: Budgets and Mitigating Closures.” “But the budget is what it is […]
(Family Features) In these tough economic times, people throughout the country are looking for innovative ways to get involved in their local communities, enrich lives and make a real difference. Fortunately for everyone, as the […]
Who: Ed Munak of Munak RanchWhere: 80 acres in Paso RoblesHow: Growing up, Ed spent a lot of time on his grandmother’s farm in Kansas. Although he loved spending time there, he never thought he […]
If you’re a fan of Mad Men then you already know that suddenly advertising has become a lot more interesting. As the show begins to expose the illusion perpetrated on the American public for decades, […]
While John Dean and George McGovern were settling into their seats at their book-signing event at Diesel Brentwood, modern technology was giving them a hard time- their microphones kept conking out. During the audio adjustment, […]
1.) What famous cartoon character said to be “born in a typhoon off Santa Monica”, was modeled from one of the pier’s fishing boat operators in 1929?2.) What famous beach sport had its first game […]
One of the treats of the summer has to be District 9, a scrappy, wholly entertaining sci-fi action pic that leaves you wanting more. Directed and co-written (with Terri Tatchell) by Neil Blomkamp, District 9 […]
Dear EarthTalk: What are the pros and cons of feeding babies formula versus breast milk? And if I purchase formula, should I spend the extra money on the organic variety?It is generally acknowledged within the […]
Santa Monica Public Library Provides Text Messaging Quick Answer Service People are now generating more text messages than cell phone calls. In response, librarians are taking their professional services to the texters. Santa Monica Public […]
Much like the ordinary but pleasant girl-next-door, town hall meetings are an American tradition dating back to the colonial era. Call it Lady Liberty in some of her best cloth. For example, on the first […]
