January 8, 2026
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SMC Presidential Finalists Appear at Forums:

Santa Monica had an opportunity last week to hear from the three people in the running for the presidency of Santa Monica College. The three finalists emerged from a nationwide search for a new president […]

Going Up, Coming Down:

Adaptive Use and Re-useThe Edgemar Christmas tree contains 83 shopping carts, is 33 feet tall. Tree-lighting will take place Friday from 5 to 7. Photo by Abby SherIf a Tree Falls In the City, Can […]

School Board Gives Deasy New Targets:

Last Thursday, after very little discussion, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved three performance targets for Superintendent John Deasy to meet during the current academic year. The three targets, according to […]

HONORING FALLEN COMRADES:

(top photo)On Veterans Day weekend, Veterans for Peace, who held all-night vigils at Arlington West Memorial, carried 100 flag-draped coffins through downtown Santa Monica Saturday afternoon. (second photo) Gold Star Families for Peace co-founder, Bill […]

GREAT HIKES: Day Hiking in the Santa Monicas:

It has been a long time since I took a hike in the heat of the day. I’ve grown accustomed to evening treks, and it hasn’t been especially warm in recent weeks. Last Sunday morning, […]

Sports Roundup:

Football Venice High earned a first place tie with Fairfax in the Western League by defeating University, 36-20 as Kenny Ashley had a 49-yard touchdown run. Both had 4-1 league records. University was 3-2,  Westchester […]

SMC Can’t Hold Lead In Homecoming Defeat:

“I will be back. We will be back. Our next task is recruiting.” With those words from veteran coach Robert Taylor Santa Monica College ended a dismal football season Saturday night. There was one win […]