NFL Players: American Workers, Citizens
By Steve Stajich It seems that if we are to cut through the fog of the current dust-up about NFL players expressing themselves during the playing of the national anthem at games, we will […]
Hot Flash: Shaving Face
By Barbara Bishop The other day, I managed to catch a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror of a restaurant that I was at with a new date. I realized I could use […]
Center Stage: American Premiere of Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes” at the Ahmanson
By Beverly Cohn Ah. Ah. Ahmanson. You’ve gone and done it yet again. Following on the heels of the amazing production of “The Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” Matthew Bourne’s brilliant New […]
Runway Replacement 1,500 ft Now $7 million
By Jennifer Eden Following years of concerted community efforts to reduce jet traffic at Santa Monica Airport (SMO), an agreement was reached earlier this year to shorten the runway by 40 percent. Funding for […]
Swipe Right to Vote New Tech Hits Santa Monica City Hall
By Jennifer Eden National Voter Registration Day, Tues. Sept. 26, saw the display of state-of-the-art voting tech hit the Santa Monica City Hall’s entry way as citizens were encouraged to make sure that they […]
Alert Police Blotter 9/25/17-9/29/17
By Tim Broughton Car Jacketing. On Monday, September 18, at 7:35 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department responded to a radio call informing them that a possible auto burglary was in progress at […]
SMa.r.t.- If It Bleeds, It Leads
Phil Brock for SMa.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) Thane Roberts AIA, Robert H. Taylor AIA, Daniel Jansenson Architect, Building and Fire-Life Safety Commissioner, Ron Goldman FAIA, Samuel Tolkin Architect, Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA, […]
“Brad’s Status” Comes Out a Winner
By Nick Boyd “Brad’s Status,” which stars Ben Stiller as the title character, centers on a father touring prestigious East Coast colleges with his son Troy (beautifully and subtly acted by Austin Abrams). The […]
Rep. Lieu Statement on Introduction of the Swamp Flyers Act to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Private Jet Travel
Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) along with Representatives Gallego (D-AZ), Raskin (D-MD), and Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the Stop Waste and Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards (SWAMP […]
LA Department of Transportation Gains Valuable Support In Citywide Initiative from Rams and State Farm® As All-Star Punter Becomes Vision Zero Hero Ambassador
The City of Los Angeles’ Vision Zero initiative has added a new member to its roster: L.A. Rams Pro Bowl punter Johnny Hekker. Hekker, the Rams, and State Farm are joining with the Los Angeles […]
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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