February 23, 2026
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SIGNS OF THE TIMES:

Last Thursday, people gathered at the top of Santa Monica Pier to hold a candlelight vigil asking for an end to the war in Iraq. Such vigils are increasing in numbers frequency and intensity.

SURF’S UP AT SAMOHI:

Several hundred people, including some of Samohi’s lengendary old surfers and members of the current school Surf Club, as well as class of ’65 alumni, gathered at Barnum Hall on the Santa Monica High School […]

Joe’s Dream: Languid Moments and Epiphanies:

Joe Quigg is a legend in the surfing world. A great board shaper and innovator, part of the first wave of American surfers who went over to Hawaii after WWII. I had been trying to […]

Equality California Makes 2005 Awards:

EQCA, California’s Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization, works on behalf of LGBT civil rights at the state level. It employs a variety of strategies, including initiating and backing legislation, lobbying […]

Councilman, Congresswoman and Vets:

L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl held a community forum on revised Venice boardwalk rules last Wednesday evening at the Oakwood Recreation Center. (top) L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl held a community forum on revised Venice […]

Joe’s Dream: Languid Moments and Epiphanies:

By Christopher Dill Joe Quigg is a legend in the surfing world. A great board shaper and innovator, part of the first wave of American surfers who went over to Hawaii after WWII. I had […]

AMERICAN TRAGEDY:

Last Wednesday night, over 1,600 vigils, including three in Santa Monica, were held across the country in support of Cindy Sheehan’s vigil outside President Bush’s Crawford, Texas ranch in memory of her soldier son who […]

GREAT HIKES: The Tough Gets Going:

Virtually everyday I receive a call or two asking about our Monday and Wednesday night hiking group. Over the years, the calls have become so common- place that whoever answers the phone just yells out […]

St. Monica Alum Picks College:

Third baseman Carlos Gonzalez, who played at St. Monica before going on to Harbor College, has made his choice to continue his college baseball career. Gonzalez will play at Abeline Christian in Texas.Harbor had a […]

Girls’ Volleyball Teams Ready To Go:

With play beginning next month, several matches between Westside schools highlight girls volleyball schedules for the upcoming season. Crossroads will host New Roads on September 13, Archer of Brentwood September 15 and Brentwood September 22. […]