July 16, 2026
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Letters to the Editor:

Community Colleges have been a gateway to a better life for millions of Californians. The demand for community colleges continues to grow and we need to ensure that our colleges remain affordable and have the […]

Publisher’s Notebook:

Some good news on the education front. New Visions Foundation and New Roads School have penned an agreement that will create a world-class educational village right here in Santa Monica. New Visions founder Paul Cummins […]

Alert: Police Blotter: Santa Monica:

Sweatshirts Thursday, January 17 at 3:50 p.m. – Santa Monica Place – After “shopping” at Steve and Barry’s, a man and woman left the store holding a large mesh bag of clothing. The man was […]

A Chat with Westside Waldorf:

The Westside Waldorf School began in1989 as the “Waldorf School of Santa Monica.” It moved into its new home on Sunset Boulevard just up from PCH last year from its old locale on 4th Street. […]

Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Santa Monica Airport:

The effects on the quality of life of neighbors of the Santa Monica Airport (SMO) dominated the Town Hall Meeting hosted by Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl and the Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution […]

Treesavers Continue with Plans to Save Ficus Trees:

Although the Landmarks Commission has denied landmark designation for the ficus trees on 2nd and 4th Streets, Treesavers is going forward with its crusade to save the trees, according to Treesavers founder Jerry Rubin. Rubin […]

NuWilshire Becomes Landmark:

The Santa Monica Landmarks Commission unanimously voted for landmark designation last week for the former NuWilshire Theatre at 1314-1316 Wilshire Boulevard. The NuWilshire Theatre, originally called the Wilshire Theatre, was built in the early 1930s […]

Samohi Grads Help Launch West LA Baseball:

After a 21-year absence, West Los Angeles College will field a baseball team beginning Saturday, January 26 with a doubleheader at Saddleback College, which is ranked No. 7 in Southern California.  The Oilers’ home opener […]