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News January 31, 2015

“Suge” Knight To Remain Jailed Through Weekend On Murder Charges:

Death Row Records founder Marion “Suge” Knight is expected to remain jailed through the weekend as he faces murder charges for allegedly running over two men with his truck, killing one and initially fleeing the […]

One of the ponies at the Santa Monica farmers market every Sunday.

Opinion January 31, 2015

Letter To The Editor: PETA – Marcy Winograd A Hero For Exposing Animal Exploitation:

Editor’s Note: This Letter to the Editor is in response to Santa Monica resident Marcy Winograd’s efforts to end pony ride operation at the Main Street Farmers Markets on Sundays. Dear Editor: To those of […]

Cathy Tauber and Patty Polinger said Monday they were sad to close Vidiots after almost 30 years

News January 31, 2015

Vidiots Saved: Santa Monica Icon To Remain Open Thanks To Filmmaker Megan Ellison:

Ask and you shall receive – that’s a motto that may have just saved Santa Monica’s beloved Vidiots at 302 Pico Blvd. On Monday, it was doom and gloom as co-owners Cathy Tauber and Patty […]

Fall in love with Chowder (left) and he will be your best snuggle buddy. Lucky Louie (right) is a happy

News January 31, 2015

Find “The One” For Valentine’s Day At NKLA Pet Adoption Center In West L.A.:

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

News January 31, 2015

Santa Monica Housing Market: Just 24 Homes Listed At The Start Of 2015:

As we began 2015, there are only 24 Santa Monica homes on the market, which is the lowest level in many years. Due to the high demand for Santa Monica houses especially under $2 million, […]

(Left) Name: Theo. Lives: Santa Monica. Wearing: Adidas sneakers. (Center) Just moved to Santa Monica from Sweden.Wearing: Baseball socks from American Apparel/flower hair band. (Right) Names: Ryan and Rich. Lives: Marina Del Rey and Santa Monica. Wearing: Sunglasses from Eyes On Main / Paul Smith sneakers.

Opinion January 31, 2015

Clothing Honor Wears Thin In Santa Monica:

We can all relax now, because the results are in: Santa Monica is the best-dressed “suburb” in America. Whew! Yes, it was close there for a while when it was announced that Mukwonago, Wisconsin was […]

Opinion January 31, 2015

Governor Jerry Brown Could – But Won’t – Dominate Race To Replace Boxer In Senate:

If the current large corps of potential candidates for retiring U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer’s job look to some like a gaggle of political pygmies, it might have something to do with the proverbial 800-pound gorilla […]

The “Rolled Sleeves Bandit” has been linked to seven bank robberies since November

News January 31, 2015

Santa Monica Police Arrest “Rolled Sleeves Bandit” Bank Robber Thanks To Tip:

Just a few days after the FBI asked for the public’s help locating a bank robber known as the “Rolled Sleeves Bandit” — whose seven bank robberies included two in Santa Monica — authorities have […]

A stable “probable” economic outlook is predicted for the City of Santa Monica.

News January 30, 2015

Modest Forecast For City Of Santa Monica Midyear Budget:

A special joint meeting of Santa Monica City Council, the Housing Authority, and the Redevelopment Successor Agency was held Tuesday night during the City Council session, with a stable “probable” economic outlook predicted. Council heard […]

News January 30, 2015

Firefighters Split With Fire Chief Over Service Delivery Future In Santa Monica:

Santa Monica firefighters are standing together against the Fire Chief regarding staffing and dispatch directions for Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD). While Chief Scott Ferguson has backed a new two-person Rescue Ambulance Pilot Program for […]