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Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor (center) celebrates Izzy’s Deli’s 40th birthday with Marilyn and Izzy Freeman at last Friday’s anniversary party.

News August 16, 2013

Izzy’s Deli In Santa Monica Celebrates 40th Anniversary:

Izzy Freeman was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. When he was little, he always loved eating at a deli. The big sandwiches, the pickles, the smells, and tastes, they were part of his […]

Former LA Lakers star Michael Cooper played basketball with members of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica on Monday.

Sports August 16, 2013

Former Lakers Star Michael Cooper Shoots Hoops With Boys & Girls Club Members:

Michael Cooper, retired Los Angeles Lakers player and former coach of the NBA and WBNA, visited the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica on Monday. A former legendary player, Cooper was most recently the […]

This year's Sri Lanka Day Expo will take place Saturday

News August 16, 2013

What’s Hot: Sri Lanka Day Expo On Third Street Promenade This Saturday:

Sri Lanka Day Expo — Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 am to 10 pm — Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Sri Lanka Day Expo 2013 will be held this Saturday from 10 am to 10 […]

Participation in the Santa Monica Museum of Art’s Tour da Arts is completely free.

News August 16, 2013

What’s Hot: Tour da Arts Returns To The Streets Of Santa Monica This Sunday:

Tour da Arts, vol. 5 — Sunday August 18 at 11 am — 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica The Santa Monica Museum of Art presents the Tour da Arts, vol. 5 from 11 am to […]

The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to restrict studies for the DSP’s Environmental Impact Report to proposed developments of up to 84 feet

News August 16, 2013

Santa Monica Downtown Specific Plan To Steer Clear Of Triple Digits – For Now:

It could be argued a perfect day in Santa Monica is when the thermometer reads 84 degrees Fahrenheit. If it were possible to gauge the uppermost height restrictions many residents hoped would be prescribed the […]

News August 15, 2013

Santa Monica-Malibu School District Welcomes New Principal, Assistant Principals:

One new principal and two new assistant principals have joined the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District following the Board of Education’s nod of approval Wednesday night. The board approved the appointment of Annette Mendoza as […]

The City of Santa Monica's Be Excited! Be Prepared website was recognized by the Public Technology Institute.

News August 15, 2013

Santa Monica Recognized For Embracing Social Media:

Did you know the City of Santa Monica employs over 180 social media tools including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Flickr, and YouTube? The City announced Wednesday it had been recognized by the Public Technology Institute as […]

Rooney Mara as Ruth and Casey Affleck as Bob in David Lowery’s Western drama “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints.”

News August 15, 2013

Rooney Mara On “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”:

Rooney Mara was born into sports “royalty.” She is the daughter of Timothy Christopher Mara, executive of the New York Giants football team, and Kathleen McNulty, granddaughter of Art Rooney, Sr., founder of the Pittsburgh […]

News August 15, 2013

Pier Parking Lot Attendant Helps In Arrest Of Domestic Violence Suspect:

A 20-year-old Riverside man was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 3 after a parking lot attendant on the Santa Monica Pier witnessed the man punch a woman inside a car while they were trying to leave. […]

Brent Roske will run as an independent in the 2014 primary for the 33rd District

News August 15, 2013

Congressional Candidate Brent Roske Announces Run In 33rd District:

West Hollywood resident Brent Roske has announced he will run as an independent Congressional candidate for California’s 33rd District in the June 2014 primary against incumbent Henry Waxman. The 33rd district includes Santa Monica, Pacific […]