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News January 11, 2014

Pacific Palisades Democratic Club To Host Waxman, Garcetti, Bloom On Jan. 26:

The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will hold its Annual Meeting Sunday, Jan. 26 featuring addresses by Congressman Henry Waxman (33rd District), Assemblymember Richard Bloom (50th District), and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. The meeting, which […]

News January 11, 2014

City Of Santa Monica Has Upward Battle Challenging FAA To Take Control Of SMO:

The City of Santa Monica has an upward battle in its attempt to take control of Santa Monica Airport (SMO), with attorneys for the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Department of […]

Life and Arts January 11, 2014

“Shape Shift” Group Exhibit Opens Tonight At William Turner Gallery:

William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica will host an opening reception this Saturday night for “Shape Shift,” a group exhibition featuring new work from four contemporary artists, Charles Arnoldi, Dawn Arrowsmith, Michael Braden, and Peter […]

Opinion January 11, 2014

Nat Trives: The Long View Of Santa Monica:

Nat Trives was first elected to the Santa Monica City Council in 1971 and was re-elected in 1975. He served as Mayor from 1975-1979. He has been a Santa Monica Police Officer, and is a […]

Opinion January 11, 2014

Understand Drone Decision Simple As ABC: Anywhere But California:

It turns out that understanding the federal government’s late-December decision on where to site the testing of unmanned aircraft in U.S. skies is as simple as ABC: Anywhere but California. Other rationales will be offered […]

This garden was created by a student in SMC Community Education’s “Organic Gardening” class

News January 11, 2014

SMC Community Education Offers 170 Spring Classes:

More than 170 classes, workshops, and tours, including several new offerings, will be part of SMC Community Education’s upcoming spring semester. Online registration opened Monday with classes beginning Feb. 18. Registration is still open for […]

The replica gun that was recovered from the suspect in Malibu.

News January 10, 2014

Film Student Arrested In Malibu For Pointing Replica Gun At Woman’s Head:

A 20-year old film student from Valencia was arrested in Malibu on Thursday for removing the safety tip from an imitation firearm as part of a shoot for a school movie. A Malibu sheriff’s deputy […]

Ocean Avenue between Olympic Drive and Vicente Terrace will be under construction for up to four weeks for upgrades.

News January 10, 2014

Ocean Avenue Median Construction Begins Jan. 21 For Up To Four Weeks:

As if driving around Santa Monica was not already tough enough as it is, City Hall announced this week a portion of Ocean Avenue will be under construction for up to four weeks starting Jan. […]

News January 10, 2014

SMMUSD’s Ben Allen Elected Chair Of School District Organization Committee:

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board Member Ben Allen was elected Tuesday as the chair of the Los Angeles Committee on School District Organization (LACSDO). Allen was recommended for the role by a selection […]

The Orchestra Santa Monica Woodwind Quintet will open the Fireside at the Miles program tonight. Pictured are Emily Senchuk (flute)

News January 10, 2014

5th Annual Fireside At The Miles Series Kicks Off Tonight:

The popular Fireside at the Miles program returns today for its fifth season at Santa Monica’s historic Miles Memorial Playhouse. Opening tonight with Orchestra Santa Monica’s Woodwind Quintet, Fireside at the Miles offers an eclectic, […]