July 9, 2026
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A Message from the Red Cross:

Volunteers and staff alike from the Santa Monica Red Cross responded to the call for disaster workers at locations in and around the Malibu (Canyon) fire as well as at other regional brush fires currently […]

Ice Skating Comes to Bay City:

When the Bayside District found a downtown lot that was suitable for a seasonal ice skating rink for the holidays, it went to Ice Rink Events, a company that last year installed 27 seasonal rinks […]

Why GOP’s Rip-Off Initiative Is Tanking:

Rarely has a political party made as blatant an attempt to skew the electoral system for its own benefit as some prominent California Republicans did this summer and early fall. And rarely has any ballot […]

Toying with Christmas:

Halloween is just a few days away, which means American retailers already have Santa waiting in the wings. Although it feels like months until Christmas, smart shoppers know that we need to get our gift […]

Letters to the Editor:

Your Thursday article [Santa Monica Mirror, October 18-24] “Civic Leaders, Environmental Experts Give Views on Trees” quoted Craig Perkins (Director of Environmental and Public Works) thusly: “It’s not fair of anybody to say that they […]

A Message from the SMFD:

Flu Season Tips Influenza, known as “the flu,” is caused by a virus that spreads from person to person. The flu is easily transmitted by coughing or sneezing from infected persons. Every time someone coughs […]

The Stage / Second Space Bow at SMC:

Members of the public and the media were invited to tour The Stage and Second Space at Santa Monica College’s Performing Arts Center on October 17. Under construction since 2005 at 11th Street and Santa […]

City Council Votes to Grant Barry Building Landmark Status:

With a 14-0 vote, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously earlier this month to grant landmark status to the Barry Building. The San Vicente Boulevard building is home to Dutton’s Brentwood Books, one of […]

Eco Fashion Week:

One of the highlights of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios in Culver City was Samora’s collection of Grecian-inspired clothing. See next week’s Mirror for more on this eco-inspired event. photo by Laurie Robin […]