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News April 11, 2017

Kites Over Santa Monica | #FlyAKite

Kites soar over Santa Monica creating a colorful display over the sandy shore. Music Credits: Dreams by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/F34Ng3fmJyU

Opinion April 11, 2017

Coming-Of-Age in the 1970’s

By Nick Boyd “20th Century Women,” a movie that takes place in 1979 Santa Barbara, is an evocative, insightful portrait depicting the issues of a 15-year-old boy named Jamie (newcomer Lucas Jade Zumann) living with […]

Sports April 11, 2017

Achieving Great Heights: Gonzaga’s Mathews is an Impact Player, On and Off the Court

By Ben Wong When it comes to sports, Santa Monica High School basketball coach James Hecht and art teacher Amy Bouse are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Hecht, who also teaches algebra at […]

Life and Arts April 11, 2017

A Spring-Inspired Sweet Easter Treat

Spring is blooming on your Easter table. From yellow chick cupcakes to blueberry French-toast casseroles, there are plenty of ways to wow your brunch guests with simple seasonal recipes. “Between hiding eggs and preparing baskets, […]

Opinion April 11, 2017

Good Taste: A Place Of Great Fun, Awesome Cuisine, And A Killer Ocean View

By Barbara Bishop In the course of doing business in Santa Monica, I’m always looking for the perfect place for breakfast or lunch, and my companions who don’t work near the beach are always requesting […]

Opinion April 11, 2017

Alaska Dreaming at Bergamot Station

By Sam Skopp Saturday, April 1, the Richard Heller Gallery located in unit B-5A of Bergamot Station, opened a new photo exhibit titled “Aleutian Dreams” featuring the photography of Corey Arnold. Fifteen years ago, […]

News April 10, 2017

Santa Monica, Seattle Resist Trump’s Threats to Sanctuary Cities

By Annette Semerdjian The City of Santa Monica joins Seattle in suing the Trump Administration after being one of the many cities across the nation to have its sanctuary city status threatened. As a […]

News April 10, 2017

Activists Gather For Transgender Rights

“Sí, se puede!” Was the rallying cry in front of Santa Monica City Hall this Saturday, as a crowd of activists gathered to rally for the rights of transgender Americans in the face of an […]

Life and Arts April 10, 2017

Vacation Rental Clampdown Trial Court Finds 35 Counts of Violation Against Vacation Rental Company, Globe Homes LLC.

The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office and the Code Enforcement Division of the Planning and Community Development Department have successfully concluded a significant milestone in a long running enforcement case against a local illegal vacation […]

Life and Arts April 10, 2017

A Holistic Approach to Retirement Planning

Although retirement is a milestone for all working adults, decades of hard work may not pay off if you haven’t planned for your financial needs once a regular paycheck stops coming. According to research by […]