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Daylight saving time arrives at 2 a.m. Sunday.

News March 7, 2015

Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend: Turn Clocks Ahead One Hour Tonight:

The weekend is going to be one hour shorter than usual, thanks to the beginning of daylight saving time at 2 a.m. Sunday. Before going to bed tonight, remember to turn your clocks ahead by […]

Opinion March 7, 2015

Letter To The Editor: Harrison Ford Made Beautifully Executed Forced Landing:

Editor’s Note: This letter is from the Santa Monica Airport Association, an all-volunteer organization that conducts activities and projects that promote and improve General Aviation and the Santa Monica Municipal Airport. Dear Editor, Actor and […]

A fatal crash claimed four lives at Santa Monica Airport at about 6:20 p.m. on Sept. 29

News March 7, 2015

A Look Back On 45 Years Of Aviation Accidents/Incidents At Santa Monica Airport:

Friends of Sunset Park, a City of Santa Monica-recognized neighborhood organization, has compiled a comprehensive list of aviation accidents/incidents connected with Santa Monica Airport (SMO) The organization said the following is a partial list of […]

Hercules and Huckleberry can be adopted today from NKLA in West Los Angeles.

News March 7, 2015

NKLA Adoption Pets Of The Week: Hercules, Huckleberry:

The NKLA Pet Adoption Center in West Los Angeles has adoptable dogs and cats from featured NKLA Coalition partners, including Hercules and Huckleberry. Adoption specials daily including waived adoption fees. All pets are spayed or […]

City Council voted to ban exotic animal handlers from exhibiting their reptile and exotic bird pets at Palisades Park near the Pier entrance. The ordinance goes into effect next month.

Opinion March 7, 2015

Santa Monica City Council: Snakes On A Plan:

We often anguish over decisions involving animals here in Santa Monica, such as the recent business involving pony rides at the Main Street farmer’s market. But a quick and tidy ordinance passed unanimously by the […]

Opinion March 7, 2015

Convicts Who Don’t Deserve Parole Hearings:

Consider the criminal history of Bobby Beausoleil, 67, the latest follower of Charles Manson to come up for an automatic parole hearing. Among the lesser-known members of the murderous so-called Manson “Family,” Beausoleil was a […]

Public Service Officers Alex Gomez and Carlton Palmer on the roof of Parking Structure 2 in Santa Monica

News March 6, 2015

VIDEO: How Downtown Santa Monica Parking Structures Are Targets For Criminals:

Santa Monica Police have issued a Citywide call for vehicle owners to be vigilant when it comes to locking their cars and keeping belongings safe after a 25 percent increase in car burglaries and thefts […]

Big Bear Mountain is expected to remain open through mid-April after 16-20 inches of snow coated the mountain this past week.

News March 6, 2015

Big Bear Snow Season Extended After Fresh Powder Coats Mountain:

As wet weather doused the Westside last weekend, the same winter storm delivered plenty of fresh snow to Big Bear – making for the perfect weekend getaway before beach weather arrives. Earlier this week, Bear […]

News March 6, 2015

Unlocked Vehicles Rev Up Crime In Santa Monica: Car Burglaries, Thefts Up 25%:

Santa Monica Police have issued a Citywide call for vehicle owners to be vigilant when it comes to locking their cars and keeping belongings safe. The move follows a 25 percent increase in vehicle break-ins […]

A recent survey revealed the majority of attendees at the Main Street Farmers Market on Sundays are in favor of Tawni’s Ponies and Animal World Petting Zoo continuing to operate.

News March 6, 2015

Dot Survey: 92% In Favor Of Keeping Ponies At Farmers Market:

Attendees of the Santa Monica Farmers Market held every Sunday on Main Street took the opportunity to have their preferences heard during a recent survey organized by City staff Feb. 15. Indicating a wish for […]