Christmas: Take a Hike!
By Steven Stajich As Terry Bozzio cited in her 80’s musical essay “Walkin’ in LA”… nobody does that. Apparently, back then anyhow, people just didn’t walk places. Among the sights you would not see back […]
At Last, One Utilities Commission-Wing Making Sense
By Tom Elias At long last, one wing of the state’s Public Utilities Commission is making sense on a major dispute commissioners will decide between a big utility and its millions of customers. At issue […]
Signups Now Open for Winter Break Tech Workshops
Does your child or teen love technology? Are they looking for something to do over Winter Break? The Santa Monica Public Library Teen Advisory Council invites local kids and teens to participate in our technology […]
Alert Police Blotter
By Tim Broughton Wrong Aid Pharmacy. On Monday, December 12, at 2:10 a.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department who were on patrol in the Beach Parking Lot Number Three, located at 1150 Pacific […]
Canadian Clothing Company Artizia to Open in New Mall
Canadian retailer Aritzia is set to open a store selling its contemporary clothing line at the Westfield Century City mall in early 2017. For now, the Vancouver-based company has opened a pop-up shop on Melrose Avenue, […]
State Senators Jerry Hill and Ben Allen Introduce Joint Resolution Urging States To Pass National Popular Vote Legislation
California Senators Jerry Hill and Ben Allen introduced a joint resolution Wednesday calling upon other states to pass National Popular Vote (NPV) legislation to ensure that electoral votes for the president of the United States reflect the […]
Chabad to Host Annual Menorah Lighting December 27
While the Jewish holiday of Chanukah officially began on Dec. 24 this year (Christmas Eve), Chabad of Century City will host its annual Menorah Lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. on Tues. Dec. 27 at Century […]
$35,000 Bike Counter Unveiled on Main Street
By Jennifer Eden In an effort to encourage biking and to “get bikers excited about their contribution to their health and the planet,” a tall, and pretty cool, totem-pole-sized bike counter was unveiled Wednesday […]
SMPD: Drive Sober, Or Get Pulled Over
This holiday season, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will be out looking for drunk and drugged drivers as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization. “Beginning December 16 […]
Congressman Ted Lieu Presents Lost Medals to WWII Army Air Corps Veteran
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) presented Sergeant Albert Erd (93) with replacement medals for ones that were stolen many years ago. Sergeant Erd beamed with pride as he recounted to Congressman Lieu his service […]
Pier Ferris Wheel to Display Giant Flag, Military Seals for Veterans Day
Free ceremony with Chinook flyover, awards set for Nov. 11 The Pacific Park Ferris wheel will light up Tuesday night...
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HomeState Shares Details on Upcoming Westside Location
Texas-style breakfast taco chain to open ninth spot in Santa Monica; first 50 guests get free tacos for a week...
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