Gender Gap the Key to Congress
By Tom Elias The most dramatic news in the year’s first big round of political polling, out a few days ago, was that Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, once the prohibitive leader in the run for […]
Aberto! Brazilian Artist Rodrigo Branco Makes His California Debut
By Sam Skopp The Lois Lambert Gallery is showing the works of Brazilian artist Rodrigo Branco through March 3. While Branco has exhibited internationally before, this is one of his few exhibits in the U.S., […]
“Water by the Spoonful” – A Disappointment at Mark Taper
By Beverly Cohn A funny thing happened on the way to the Mark Taper Forum to “Water by the Spoonful,” Quiara Alegria Hudes’ Pulitzer-prize winning play. Directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, it began with lively opening […]
Be My Valentine
Hearts were warmed Wednesday Feb. 14 as Canine Cupids, part of UCLA’s People-Animal-Connection (PAC) program, delivered handmade Valentines to sick children in the Pediatrics Unit at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. The dogs also brought […]
SMa.r.t.-A Driverless Santa Monica?
By Thane Roberts While there are several new technologies that will affect our small city, one that is sure to have a profound impact will be the advent of self-driving cars. Automobiles that have always […]
A Whale of a Weekend
By Sam Skopp Every year, when Pacific Gray Whales migrate through the Pacific Coast, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium hosts its “Whale of a Weekend” event, designed to educate visitors to the aquarium about whales and […]
Dirt, Dust and Debris at LMS
Dear Lincoln Middle School staff, parents and Santa Monica community members, As many of you know, the Lincoln Middle School track and field project has been challenging and has suffered from delays in execution of […]
Let The Softball Games Begin!
Celebrations Wednesday, Feb. 14, as Santa Monica High School (Samo) Girls Varisty Softball team officially opened a new softball field with new scoreboard on Sealy Field at Santa Monica High School.
Westside Beat: Rally to Protect the Pacific
California leaders, including Gleam Davis, Senator Ben Allen, Maxine Waters, and Rep. Ted Lieu, rallied with residents at the Santa Monica Pier in an effort Protect the Pacific.
Samohi Theatre to Present “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
Coming soon, Santa Monica High School Theatre takes us back to the 60’s and brings to the Barnum Hall stage the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical comedy How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. […]
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to...
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Housing Group Sues State Over Limits on Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A. County
YIMBY Law Challenges Governor’s Order Allowing Cities to Restrict SB 9 Housing in High Fire Hazard Zones The housing advocacy...
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