Media: Face to Face Still Rules:
My friend Robert and I have been “internet friends” for nearly fifteen years. It’s really hard to imagine it but it’s true. We’ve had our ups and downs over the years but we’ve somehow always […]
Theater Review: Some Theatres Keeping Curtains Up This Summer:
Though the dog days of summer find some theatres closing up shop until fall, there are plenty of options for live stage happenings in Santa Monica and surrounding areas. Whether you pack a blanket and […]
Summer Nights The Pier Celebrates:
July 2 marks the opening night of the Twilight Dance series, a program of free concerts featuring “eclectic and exciting world music.” said Ben Franz-Knight, the Executive Director of the Santa Monica Pier. He added, […]
At the Movies: Doesn’t Work: Whatever Works *
After Woody Allen’s latest, Whatever Works, one wonders whether or not he’s taunting his disappointed fans by throwing their judgments back in their faces. Otherwise, why would he have Evan Rachel Wood, his latest Lolita, […]
Planning Board Greenlights Reduced Herb Albert Educational Village Project:
After a long hearing, Santa Monica’s Planning Commission voted 5 to 1 to approve necessary documents for a phased expansion at the Herb Albert (a.k.a. New Roads) Educational Village at 3131 Olympic Boulevard. The City […]
Alert: Police Blotter: Santa Monica:
Playing For Money? Wednesday, June 17, 10:25 p.m. Officers of The Santa Monica Police Department responded to a call requesting that they attend the 300 block of The Santa Monica Pier, a business called Playland […]
MoveOn’s Ride To a Green Future:
The Waxman-Markey Clean Energy Bill (H.R. 2454) is currently in the House of Representatives, awaiting a vote. In support of this legislation, and to recognize green businesses and organizations in Santa Monica, MoveOn.org held a […]
Wilmont Residents Consider Changes on Wilshire:
Would Wilshire Boulevard be improved by a new “activity center” at the intersection of Wilshire and 14th Street? This, and safety on the streets were the two main topics at the Wilshire-Montana (Wilmont) Neighborhood Coalition’s […]
GETTING DOWN FOR JUNETEENTH:
The City of Santa Monica and Juneteenth Celebration Committee presented the 17th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: A New Voice of Hope at Virginia Avenue Park on Saturday, June 20. The event included comedienne and actress Debra […]
Local Girls Seek Championship:
Samantha Greene of Santa Monica and Amanda Lisberger of Pacific Palisades are members of the Eagles 19 and under Soccer Club of Camarillo that will try for an unprecedented third national championship this summer. No […]
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