July 1, 2026
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Sustainable Quality Awards Awarded, Well, Sustainably:

The City and the Chamber of Commerce presented the 12th annual Santa Monica Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA) at a Fairmont Miramar luncheon that was itself a tribute to eco-friendly practices.  Dean Kubani, Manager of the […]

Saving the Barry Building:

Architect and Jungian psychotherapist Diane Caughey is on a mission to save the Barry Building in Brentwood, home to Dutton’s Books for 22 years and an excellent example of twentieth century California modern architecture. When […]

The Dog Park Controversy Continues:

At a meeting of the Mar Vista Community Council on May 8, Santa Monica City officials described the steps they are taking to help make it possible for Mar Vista residents to use the off-leash […]

Council Bans Donating Food, Clothing in Parks:

Santa Monica’s City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance that would prohibit leaving a donation of food, clothing or other property in City parks, parkways or sidewalks.          Enactment of such an ordinance became necessary […]

Horoscopes: Laura Wilde, Mirror Contributing Writer

Aries When someone gives you lemons you make not only lemonade but a successful business around just one stand. You are going over the top, but for good reason. Sensual communication is most needed around […]

Horoscopes: Laura Wilde, Mirror Contributing Writer

Aries Your patience is tested when someone messes with you.  You must not lose your cool because it will weaken your position.  Just stay with the facts and be willing to accept the outcome.  You […]

Palisades Earns Victory in Softball:

The Palisades High softball team went on the road and defeated Grant High of Van Nuys, 4-2, in a Los Angeles City Section playoff game. Venice High, also representing the Western League, lost its playoff […]

SM Teams to Host Playoff Games:

The Ocean League champion Santa Monica High baseball team begins the CIF playoffs Thursday, May 17 in a home game at 3:15 p.m. against La Habra High, the third place team from the Frontier League. […]

Samohi Wins Twice to Earn League Baseball Title:

It came down to the final week of the Ocean League baseball race. Santa Monica High, the season-long leader, had no margin for error. The Vikings had to defeat third place Culver City High twice […]