January 29, 2026
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“Fifty Shades Of Grey” Collects $81 Million:

“Fifty Shades Of Grey” is on track to see 81 million shades of green this weekend, as it shot into first place at the nation’s box offices. The R-rated romp exceeded even the industry experts’ […]

Santa Monica Rotarians repainted the walls at the Pico Youth and Family Center last month.

Rotarians Beautify Pico Youth & Family Center:

Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Santa Monica gathered at Pico Youth & Family Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, for a Rotary Day of Service to continue their “Legacy of Service” in the Santa Monica […]

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

Initiative Carnival Coming Next Year:

If voters get annoyed and sick of seeing paid petition circulators outside their favorite big box stores during the next 15 months, they will have only themselves to blame. Low voter turnout is one big […]

West L.A. Homeless Veterans Plan Praised:

Attorneys for homeless veterans on Friday praised a newly released written plan by the Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at ending veteran homelessness in Los Angeles. The plan focuses on developing permanent housing and increased […]

Full Nomination List For Writers Guild of America Awards Tonight:

The writers of “Boyhood,” “Foxcatcher,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Nightcrawler” and “Whiplash” will compete tonight for the Writers Guild of America Award for best original screenplay, a category made notable by the absence of awards-season […]

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Find Your Valentine At NKLA!:

Hoping to find “The One” for you this Valentine’s Day? Well, look no further than the NKLA Pet Adoption Center in West Los Angeles. More than 100 dogs and cats of all types are waiting […]

Steve Stajich, Columnist

Bruce Jenner’s Biggest Hurdle: Us:

At the risk of sounding as though I am way behind the curve and didn’t see it coming, we are now in a new age of information. Although our reliance on new devices and the […]

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

California Tax Overhaul Plan Has Potential:

Rarely does a freshman state senator propose anything substantial during his or her first few days in office. But Robert Herzberg, elected last fall from a safe Democratic district in the San Fernando Valley portion […]