June 29, 2026
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Santa Monica Rugby Earns First Victory:

The Santa Monica Dolphins earned their first win after moving up to the national Rugby Super League with a 14-8 triumph over Old Puget Sound Beach in a Redmond, Washington. The game was played in […]

Samohi Baseball Team Routs Long Beach Poly:

A non-league baseball game against tradition-rich Long Beach Poly High brought several local celebrities to the Santa Monica High field Saturday, March 24. Former Viking star Cody Decker, who now plays at UCLA, was present […]

Team Santa Monica Excels in Swim Meet:

Team Santa Monica captured fifth place among 20 swimming teams at the recent 2007 Pacific Committee Spring Short Course Championships hosted by Rose Bowl Aquatics in Pasadena. “I’m very proud of the spirit our swimmers […]

Venice Takes Charge In Western League Softball:

Venice handed Palisades its first loss of the softball season Thursday, March 22 and took command of the Western League race. Venice won the game at Palisades, 7-3, improving its record to 9-2-1 overall and […]

Mark Your Calendars!:

francEyE’s 85th Birthday Poetry Fest and Fundraiser, March 31. Running the Malibu Waves benefit, hosted by Pepperdine, March 31 Community Announcements The Art Institute Of California-Los Angeles announces a High School Scholarship Program. Students graduating […]

This Week:

March 23 Dance Yatra, program of Indian dance, 8pm, $15-$25, Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, 310.837.5875. Also 8pm March 24 and 7pm March 25. E-Waste Recycling Roundup, 7:30-9am, parking lot of St. Matthew’s Parish […]

Theater Listings:

Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party, a family version of the classic Lewis Carroll story, Saturdays and Sundays through June 17, 12:30pm and 3pm, $10.50 kids, $12.50 adults, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th […]

Words & Music:

14 Below 1348 14th St., 310.451.5040, 14below.com March 23, 10pm–Horny Toad, 11pm–Soccer Mom, $8 March 27, 9pm–Ocean Tribe, call for cover   Barnes & Noble 1201 Third Street Promenade, 310.260.9110, barnesandnoble.com, free March 28, 7pm–Author […]

Calendar:

Last Chance  The Book of Lies, art and poetry group show, through March 23, 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St., 310.453.3711.  The Cat in the Hat’s 50th Birthday art exhibit, through March 29, Gallery […]

SMC Will Have A New Basketball Coach:

Gene Bartow followed John Wooden as UCLA’s basketball coach, had some success but lasted only a few seasons. Paul Sunderland became the Lakers’ announcer after Chick Hearn but was replaced after a few years. And […]