June 29, 2026
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L.A.’s Anacondas Represent “Big Time” At IFL Match:

Who doesn’t enjoy a good coming out party? For the Los Angeles Anacondas, St. Patrick’s Day at the Great Western Forum produced a bounty of pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars and green clovers. The […]

Brentwood Has Team Average Over .500:

The Brentwood High baseball team compiled a .421 batting average in its first five games, winning four. Leading the way are Mikey Wapnick at .636 (7 for 11) and Ryan Toomin at .500 (7 for […]

Committee Snubs UCLA, But Bruins Remain in the West:

There is considerable conversation about UCLA being bypassed for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and having to settle for a No. 2. But I think the important matter is the Bruins were […]

Samohi Baseball Team Could Be a Powerhouse:

Santa Monica High is a large school that does well in most sports. But in the highest profile ones, the football team didn’t qualify for the CIF playoffs last season and the boys basketball team […]

Tibetans Commemorate Uprising:

The March 10 Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (excerpt): “On the occasion of the forty-eighth anniversary of the Tibetan people’s peaceful uprising in Lhasa in 1959, I offer my prayers and tribute to […]

Samohi, Crossroads Girls’ Basketball Seasons End:

The last two Westside basketball teams in the playoffs – the girls representing Santa Monica High and Crossroads – have been eliminated A strong season by Coach Marty Verdugo’s Vikings, which included winning the Ocean […]

Samohi Softball Goes Three For Four:

The softball season began for Santa Monica High with a 4-3 victory over Paramount. Coach Debbie Skaggs’ team then encountered Torrance twice, losing 4-1, and winning 4-3. Samohi then defeated Redondo, 1-0. Hanna-Rose Peters was […]

An Evening of Magic and Mystery:

If you’re a senior and live in the community, you should know about the Center for Healthy Aging (CHA), an organization dedicated to addressing the specific needs of an aging population. At its annual gala, […]

A Message From The SMFD:

The Santa Monica Fire Department would like remind drinking and dining establishments to be responsible regarding overcrowding during the high profile holiday of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. A few reminders: * An establishment’s […]

Television: Come and Knock on Our Door:

Good television is still out there, you just have to look carefully for it.  Land on the major networks at prime time and you’ll find your average American entangled in some controversy they have to […]