Something important involving the convergence of commerce and that which entertains us may have happened when FOX decided to back away from a proposed book and TV specials deal involving O.J. Simpson. We don’t know […]

Re: “Russ Weller: An Accident, Not a Crime” (11/23-29/06). N. Borenstein’s conclusion that “what happened to Weller could have happened to most anybody and was completely unforeseeable” and his statement that, “It was no more […]

A final workshop to receive community input for the Civic Center Village was held earlier this month at Virginia Avenue Park. Community members reviewed the updated concept plan that was based upon the input received […]

Ed Edelman’s City of Santa Monica business card says “Special Representative for Homeless Initiatives.” Unofficially, he is often referred to as the city’s “homeless czar.” But what does he do for the $200,000 salary the […]

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s Board of Education has decided to delay the ratification of the District’s tentative agreement with the Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association (SMMCTA) until January due to concerns about funding […]

The first five days of Santa Monica’s expanded outdoor smoking law went off without incident, according to SMPD spokesman Cpt. Alex Padilla (no arrests, no citations) and Consumer Affairs Specialist Paula Rockenstein of the City […]

Asking rents for office space in Santa Monica increased 22 percent over the last year, the largest increase of any market on the Westside, and, at $4.34 per square foot for Class A space, the […]

When Brentwood lost to Maranatha High of Pasadena five weeks ago in a football game that it led midway through the fourth quarter, 28-7, the chances of having a rematch seemed remote.          But it […]

Closed since the day after Labor Day due to roof leaks, the fish at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium are ready to welcome visitors once again, which can number up to 1,000 on weekends.  Financed […]

The Palisades High girl’s tennis team has won the L.A. City championship for the 19th time in school history. Palisades came from behind by winning the final three matches to post a 4-3 victory over […]