In the course of exercising with the TV set on, I’ve now watched all three Back to the Future movies at least twice, albeit in various-sized pieces. That’s the beauty of cable; you see your […]

I am sitting at my home office, seeing the heavy dew and light rain on my papyrus plants. Also in bloom are the camellias in their bright pink, red and white versions. My wife has […]

The School Board’s leadership changed in December when Kathy Wisnicki was elected president and Oscar de la Torre vice president. The new president would like to focus on “building community through collaboration and communication.” She […]

Dan was born on October 8, 1937 in Pasadena, California. The third son of Marie and Albert Kanan, he was one of five children. He was blessed to have two brothers, Edmund and Gilbert, and […]

Misha Kalinin and his 12-year-old son Ivan perform at the Third Street Promenade on Sunday, December 17. Kalinin was formerly a member of the Moscow State Circus and has trained his son from a young […]

North of Montana residents and others had an opportunity to discuss community budget priorities for fiscal year 2007-2008 with Assistant City Manager Gordon Anderson at Roosevelt Elementary School. Education once again took center stage, as […]

The Santa Monica High boys’ basketball team reached the CIF Finals last season and the Vikings are doing well in the early portion of this season. Samohi has a 10-1 record in non-league games. The […]

Holiday shopping vortex at the Third Street Promenade on Sunday, December 17. photo by Margaret Molloy

Although the Santa Monica High football team didn’t make the CIF playoffs this season, 12 Vikings have received all-Ocean League recognition. Quarterback Ryan Katz, tackle Damon Middleton, running back Lewis Adeyemi, defensive back Cameron Collins […]

Last season the Santa Monica High girls’ basketball team had a 20-3 record. With four starters returning, this season looks promising. However, judging by early results, winning the Ocean League again isn’t going to be […]