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Opinion July 11, 2015

SMCLC Proposes Changes To Inadequate Santa Monica Lobbying Ordinance:

Editor’s Note: This is an open letter to Santa Monica City Council regarding the proposed Lobbying Ordinance set to be discussed this Tuesday, July 14, as City Council Agenda Item 7-A. Dear City Council, As […]

News July 11, 2015

Huntington Beach “Shark Sighting” Closure Ends:

The coast was clear at Huntington Beach today, as a 24-hour “shark sighting” closure of one of America’s most-popular beaches ended. The surfer told lifeguards he had been bumped by a juvenile Great White shark […]

Marie Paquim (left) and Ace of Hearts founder Kari Whitman with a rescue dog.

News July 11, 2015

Top Dog Rescuer Kari Whitman Accomplishes Her Mission:

Kari Whitman, founder of the dog rescuing non-profit “Ace of Hearts”, puts her own money where her mouth is – she is in fact one of the main donors to her own organization. And she […]

Opinion July 11, 2015

About Time To Meter Ground Water Wells In California:

Water flows downhill. It’s a basic reality now playing out 500 feet below the surface of California’s farmland everywhere from the fertile Central Valley to the citrus orchards of Riverside and San Diego counties. But […]

Congressman Ted Lieu (standing) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (left) convened a meeting Wednesday in Washington

News July 10, 2015

Santa Monica Officials, Residents Meet With FAA As City Considers New SMO Leases:

A long-awaited meeting to discuss Santa Monica Airport was held Wednesday in Washington, D.C. between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local elected officials and residents. Congressman Ted Lieu (33rd District) and Congresswoman Karen Bass […]

Since construction began on the upgrade of the California Incline

News July 10, 2015

Resident Questions Efficiency Of California Incline Upgrade:

The construction now underway on California Incline has at least one Santa Monica resident wondering why there aren’t more people working on it at a time. “I’ve driven by and sometimes only see a handful […]

Artistic gymnast Caelyn Griffith will compete at this month’s Special Olympics World Games. She is pictured with her coach Natasha Burgos.

Sports July 10, 2015

Local Artistic Gymnast Prepares For Special Olympics World Games:

This month thousands of Special Olympic athletes will arrive from all corners of the world to participate in the 2015 World Games, the largest event hosted in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympic Games. Caelyn […]

News July 10, 2015

Yoga Fundraiser Against Cancer Sunday At The End Of Santa Monica Pier:

Fight the good fight against cancer this weekend with sunshine and some beach yoga at the Santa Monica Pier. For a $25 ticket, yogi fundraisers will receive a free yoga mat and water while providing […]

Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Laura Korman Gallery with Mayor Kevin McKeown on June 25. Pictured from left: Brittney Seeliger

Life and Arts July 10, 2015

Laura Korman Gallery Hosts Opening Exhibition: “MIRROR | MIRROR: Introspective Reflections”:

Laura Korman Gallery is currently featuring works by Los Angeles-based artist Katherine Rohrbacher in the gallery’s opening exhibition called “MIRROR | MIRROR: Introspective Reflections.” The exhibition is on view now through Sept. 19, 2015. A […]

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News July 10, 2015

NKLA Adoption Pets Of The Week: Picasso & Tipper:

The NKLA Pet Adoption Center has adoptable dogs and cats from featured NKLA Coalition partners, including Picasso and Tipper. Adoption specials daily including waived adoption fees. All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. […]