A Message of Peace
By Charlie Trepany A sustainable peace garden and new solar lighting will be unveiled as part of a rededication ceremony for the Chain Reaction sculpture at the Santa Monica Civic Center scheduled for Monday, June […]
Up Close and In the Air: Helicopters of All Shapes and Sizes on Display at Santa Monica Airport
Starting earlier this year, the Santa Monica Airport Association (SMAA) began hosting family friendly aviation events on a monthly basis, aimed at giving people a chance to experience Santa Monica Airport and get up close […]
SMa.r.t. 6/12/17-6/16/17
How sad it is to journey to Santa Monica and I can’t find it. The open blue sky hides behind canyon walls I look for glimpses of the sun and the sea, but they are […]
Bergamot Area Plan Pushes Ahead
By Jennifer Eden Santa Monica City Hall’s Council Chamber was pushing its capacity limits Tuesday evening as scores of pro- and anti- Bergamot Revitalization Preliminary Plan advocates jostled for a place at the podium […]
The Gallerists’ Perspective
By Charles Trepany Bergamot gallerists say clear alternatives to constructing a hotel and office building next to the galleries of the Bergamot Station Arts Center include increasing artists’ leases in the galleries, pushing the […]
Holy Memories, Batman!
By Steve Stajich One of the many affectations of the 60’s television series “Batman,” and there were many, was the tendency for Robin the Boy Wonder (actor Burt Ward) to exclaim something with the […]
Violent Crimes: What Price Legal Definitions?
By Tom Elias Words matter, we often hear in these days of a President notorious for loose verbiage. They also matter in the California Penal Code, where the label “violent” is not applied to […]
Traffic Jam in Santa Monica | #TrafficSucks
Chella reports on the dire state of traffic in the city of Santa Monica. She cites a recent survey, and Santa Monica residents are is near the top of the charts with the hashtags, “#TrafficSucks”, […]
Inaugual “Glassell Bark” Block Party in Northeast Los Angeles
Northeast Los Angeles has gone to the dogs with the inaugural celebration of “Glassell Bark.” The event was sponsored by local businesses and Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo. It took place near Verdugo and […]
Water Neutrality Ordinance Takes Effect July 1
On May 9, 2017, as part of the City of Santa Monica’s strategy to achieve water self-sufficiency by 2020, City Council adopted the Water Neutrality Ordinance. The law caps water use for developments to the […]
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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