The Venice High boys’ basketball team hopes to be competitive in the always-powerful Western League and has some impressive non-league credentials.  Venice has a 9-8 record that includes a 77-59 victory over Santa Barbara.  After […]

Rodney McCray, who played baseball at University High and Santa Monica College before having a professional career, has become the minor league outfield and baserunning coordinator in the Dodgers’ organization.  McCray played in the major […]

Depending on where you get your high school basketball information, either O.J. Mayo or Kevin Love was the national prep player of the year last season.  When the 6-foot-5 Mayo came to USC from Huntington, […]

For as long as anyone can remember, there’s been Bud Kling and there’s been championships in tennis at Palisades High.  But when the Dolphins won their third straight LA City championship last season it ended […]

Two properties in historic areas were discussed at Monday’s Landmarks Commission meeting, with one property receiving a designation and the other being continued. The continued item was 2617 1/2 Third Street, a”non-contributing” (i.e., non-historic) structure […]

Judging by statistical categories, it’s easy to see why the Santa Monica College men’s basketball team has gotten off to a 13-6 start this season.  Several SMC players rank high in their specialties in comparison […]

Left: The Venice Penguin Swim Club’s annual New Year’s Dive took place at noon on Tuesday, January 1, at the Breakwater in Venice. Hundreds of happy participants took part on a crystal clear day with […]

Dear EarthTalk: How much of an effect, if any, does the carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages have on global warming? A typical 12-ounce can of soda contains up to six grams (.013 pounds) of carbon […]

ARIES Follow your own path, not the one someone very influential has set out for you. It isn’t going to be the easiest thing you’ve ever done, breaking free, but it is essential to the […]

The Santa Monica College women’s basketball team will begin Western State Conference Southern Division play hopeful of improving on last season. The 2006-07 team had an overall 15-16 record and was 5-7 in conference games. […]