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Santa Monica Airport Commission to Review Standards

On June 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Santa Monica City staff will present to the Santa Monica Airport Commission the proposed Airport Minimum Standards for commercial aeronautical service providers, according to a letter published by Stelios Makrides Airport Director. […]

Gelson’s Revamped and Renewed

Facing a tough Santa Monica grocery-shopping crowd, retailer Gelson’s is located in a spot that has seen three major grocery chains rotate in relatively quick succession. Last month the store held a grand re-opening, pivoting […]

Block Party in 90404

The 18th Street Arts Center hosted “Pico Block Party: Empowering Youth Voices,” Saturday May 19. The event included participation from neighborhood organizations, local musicians, and featured live performances as well as open galleries and art […]

Letter to the Editor: Memorial Day

On Monday, we celebrate[d] Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day. To my mind, this is not a day of celebration, but a day of solemn remembrances of those who made the supreme sacrifice in […]

Surf, Sand and Hands

Saturday May 19, the Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club, Stokeshare, the Alma Foundation, and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadets lined up on the coast at Bay Street, Santa Monica, for the second Annual Hands Across […]

Fancy a Trip to Rome?

An upcoming event at Santa Monica Public Library promises an inside look at the Italian capital, Rome. “Harby and Fisher on Venturi’s Rome,” will take place Sunday, June 3, at the Main Library’s Auditorium at […]

PAL Students Get $21,500 in Scholarships

Seven young Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) participants were presented with individual checks totaling $21,500 thanks to the Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarships program, Thursday, May 17, at the DoubleTree Suites in Santa Monica. “I […]