Shark Attacks: Fact vs. Fiction:
Ever since “Jaws” scared millions of moviegoers in the summer of 1975, there’s been a fear and fascination with sharks. But lately, that fear has become all too real for California swimmers and surfers. Last […]
10-Foot Hammerhead Shark Bites Kayaker Near Malibu:
A 29-year-old man whose foot was bitten by a 10-foot hammerhead shark he hooked while kayak fishing near Malibu told reporters Sunday that his shark fishing days are over. Dylan Marks was recovering at home […]
Marina del Rey Security Guard Charged With Murder:
A former security guard at a Marina del Rey apartment complex was convicted today of first-degree murder for gunning down his supervisor. Jurors deliberated about 1 1/2 hours before returning their verdict against Byron Keith […]
Resident Spirit Awards Gets New Location:
The Independent Spirit Awards is moving, but it will remain in Santa Monica next year. Formerly held at the parking lot at 2030 Ocean Ave., the new location of the Spirit Awards will now be […]
NASA’s Minority University Project Selects SMC For Grant:
NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected Santa Monica College (SMC) as one of four community colleges nationwide to receive a MUREP Community College Curriculum Improvement (MC3I) grant. The grant will provide […]
Man Arrested After Pilfering Santa Monica Rite Aid:
A 33-year-old homeless man was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 29, after stealing a bracelet, memory cards, a portable speaker, and some lighters from a Rite Aid Pharmacy in Santa Monica. At 12:30 pm officers of […]
Grenade Scare at SMPD Headquarters Turns Out Inert:
An inert grenade caused a scare and evacuations when it was taken to Santa Monica police headquarters Saturday night. A family member found the real-looking device while going through the belongings of a recently deceased […]
Familiarize About The Jewish New Year As It Approaches:
At sundown on Sunday, Sept. 13, Jews will begin the observance of Rosh Hashanah, the two-day holiday marking the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is “metaphorically the birthday of the world” and a “time of […]
Santa Monica Conservancy Fosters San Vicente Boulevard Historic District:
The Santa Monica Conservancy invites all to their next community meeting to introduce and discuss the recently nominated San Vicente Boulevard Historic District. The community meeting for the proposed San Vicente Boulevard Historic District is […]
Free College-Prep Programs At Santa Monica Public Library In September:
Back to school time for teens often means stress about college. The Library can help! They’re offering several college-prep programs at the Main Library and branch libraries throughout the month of September. All programs are […]
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to...
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Housing Group Sues State Over Limits on Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A. County
YIMBY Law Challenges Governor’s Order Allowing Cities to Restrict SB 9 Housing in High Fire Hazard Zones The housing advocacy...
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