SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves New Commercial Contracts:
The union representing actors and television and radio performers unanimously approved recently negotiated contracts regarding commercial work today.
Imaginations Take Flight During Young Eagles Day at SMO:
The Santa Monica Airport chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) recently partnered with John Wilson, Scoutmaster of Pacific Palisades Boy Scouts of America Troop 23, to help twelve aspiring Eagle Scouts earn their Aviation Merit Badges.
Reading: The Antidote To Loneliness:
They don’t ask for much – just a good story now and then. Sometimes, a lot of the time, they may not be able to ask, but you can see it in their eyes. Tired eyes that are saying “I can’t make out the words anymore.”
Jodie Evans, Co-Founder of CODEPINK, to Speak at Activist Support Circle:
Jodie Evans, co-founder of CODEPINK, will be the special guest speaker at the Monday, May 16 Activist Support Circle monthly public forum.
Student Films Shine in Santa Monica:
Film fanatics from all over Southern California gathered at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica recently for an evening of fun and films. It marked the 9th year for The Pacifica Screen Student Film Festival, sponsored by Pacifica High School.
Free Party in the Park for Young Children Monday to Celebrate Connections’ 40th Birthday:
Santa Monica-based childcare resource and referral agency Connections For Children is turning 40 and they are celebrating with a party in Virginia Park Monday for families with young children!
UC Anti-Semitism: Now It’s Up To Campus Chiefs:
When they finally acted after months of dithering about increasingly frequent acts of anti-Semitism on their campuses, there was little doubt the University of California’s Board of Regents at long last did the right thing.
Run Pack Dog + Owner Run Club Tomorrow in Santa Monica:
The Join the Pack run takes place tomorrow, Saturday, April 9: a dog-friendly running group aimed at getting two and four-legged runners ready for the Race For The Recuses 5k and 10k races this fall.
OpEd: Responsibility and the "Whoo!" Guy:
It’s not really to anyone’s advantage to keep a drunk drinking until something bad happens. Whether it’s fair or not that servers are put in the position of having to cut people off, that’s what happens. To which a customer might respond, “What are you, my shrink?” Server: “Yes, right now, maybe I am.”
Six Summer Camp Benefits You May Not Know About:
For generations, children have spent their summers at day and sleepaway camps, trying new activities such as swimming, hiking, and various sports. But what many families may not realize is that camp provides children with different opportunities to develop important life skills that are difficult to achieve in any other environment.
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to...
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Housing Group Sues State Over Limits on Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A. County
YIMBY Law Challenges Governor’s Order Allowing Cities to Restrict SB 9 Housing in High Fire Hazard Zones The housing advocacy...
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