July 12, 2026
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New Venice Council Sworn In:

The new Venice Neighborhood Council was installed Monday night, November 5, as LA City Councilman Bill Rosendahl administered the oath of office to the 21 representatives elected on September 19 – some new members and […]

Responding to Terrorism:

The League of Women Voters of Santa Monica hosted a “Safer, More Compassionate World Forum” at Santa Monica College to encourage a community discussion on how the United States should respond to terrorist threats. Forum […]

SMCVB Celebrates 25 Years Of Service To Tourism:

Throughout two and a half decades, the City of Santa Monica has certainly changed, but the “strategic approach” to attracting tourism has not. So says Misti Kerns, president and CEO of the Santa Monica Convention […]

The State of Our Public Schools:

California State Assemblywoman Julia Brownley was a guest speaker at “The State Of Our Schools” report that was held at the Santa Monica Main Library. The former Santa Monica-Malibu School Board President noted that the […]

Shopping Spree for Local Kids:

For the 23rd year in a row, The Salvation Army and Sears joined forces to provide much-needed clothing and assorted goodies to underprivileged kids in the community. Over 75 children arrived at Sears early on […]

Landmarks Commission Continues Several Actions:

The Landmarks Commission again continued discussion on a proposed project on a designated property at 2617 1/2 3rd Street. The item was bumped to December’s meeting at the request of the applicant, who said that […]

Shots Fired On Venice High Campus:

Shots were fired from a car on the Venice High School campus, narrowly missing two students on the grounds and striking an art shop wall a few feet from a classroom door that usually stands […]

Complaint Filed Against TV Authority:

TV Authority, a now-closed local electronics merchant, along with two of its corporate officers, Neil Bruce Kusens and Jason Palmer, have been named as defendants in a 14-count criminal complaint filed by the Santa Monica […]

Venice Gets Number 3 Playoff Seed:

The Venice High football team has been seeded Number 3 for the LA City Section playoffs, in which the Gondoliers will attempt to win the championship for the first time in school history. Defending champion […]

St. Monica Ends Winless Season:

Although the St. Monica football team scored two touchdowns in a game for the first time this season the Mariners lost to Mary Star, 28-14 Friday night, November 9 at Daniels Field in San Pedro. […]