June 25, 2026
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Stan Lee, December 7, 7pm If you’re a comic book devotee, then making the scene at this engagement is an absolute must. Come out to support your god and leader, the one and only Stan […]

At The Movies: Ice Dancing: Happy Feet *** 1/2

When NBC’s long-running, beloved Seinfeld came to a close, everyone talked about the Seinfeld curse, that nobody from that show could ever rise up from the ashes of success and do anything else. The one […]

Holiday Cheer for Your Four-Legged Friends:

According to www.planetdog.com, “Eight out of ten dog owners buy gifts for their pet.” Here we offer you a couple of ideas for your furry friend. Our model, Chloe, has been chew-testing this Orbee-Tuff Bulb […]

Three Little Indians:

Students from Ms. Bamesberger’s Kindergarten class at Marquez Charter School during their Thanksgiving presentation.                                                                        photo by Laurie Robin Rosenthal

Draft Cultural Plan Under Review:

Community members recently had the opportunity to give input on a set of draft recommendations developed over the last seven months for the City’s Creative Capital plan. According to the City documents, the plan is […]

Cost of SMC Courses Reduced in 2007:

Fees for SMC classes will be reduced from $26 to $20 a unit beginning January 1, 2007. Registration has already started for winter (beginning January 2) and spring (beginning February 12) sessions, with the new […]

Parking Info Accessible Online:

Parking. It’s enough to make one run for the hills screaming, “I will not go to downtown Santa Monica on a Saturday in December for anything!” Well, the City of Santa Monica apparently feels your […]

Toy Drive Underway:

The “Spark of Love” toy drive is underway throughout the Southland, and there are many places in Santa Monica to donate to those in need. Between now and December 23, you can deliver gifts, toys […]

Morality Counts in California, But Far From Everywhere:

Aside from the war in Iraq, the single dominant theme of this month’s mid-term Congressional election was morality – or the lack of it. The power of this issue helped drive more than two dozen […]