Free Films: Indie Spotlight at The Arclight:
Santa Monica International Film Festival (SMFF) announced Monday the launch of the SMFF Indie Spotlight at the Arclight Santa Monica created in collaboration with the Arclight Cinemas.
Plato Society Asks the Hard Questions at Symposium:
Why does the United States have 5 percent of the world’s population and 25 percent of its prisoners? Why has the U.S. prison population risen 700 percent since 1970 with one in 99 adults behind bars? These questions and more were the subjects of the Plato Society of Los Angeles’s 2016 Milhaupt symposium, “And Justice for All?’’ presented March 5 at the Skirball Center.
Actor Joe Santos Dies in Santa Monica Hospital:
Actor Joe Santos, who appeared on the 1970s TV show "The Rockford Files" with James Garner, died yesterday in a Santa Monica hospital, it was reported. He was 84.
Theatre: "Blood" – Japanese Tainted Blood Scandal:
After sitting through some unsatisfying evenings of theatre, every once in a while I see a production that leaves me emotionally moved, reminding me of why I love the potential magic of theatre. Right up there is the brilliant production of the world premiere of “Blood,” produced by the newly formed company, The Garage, and currently on stage at The Complex.
SaMo High Drives Students to Electric Car Heights (Video):
Santa Monica High School’s Awesome Electric Car.
Amelia Earhart Lands in Santa Monica:
In celebration of Women’s History month, the Museum of Flying will be presenting a one woman performance of “Amelia Earhart – In Her Own Words” written and to be performed by acclaimed actress, Roberta Bassin.
Alert Police Blotter: Incidents in Santa Monica Crime:
The latest from the Santa Monica Police Department.
Female Security and Lift Team Members at UCLA: Flexing for Success
When a bedridden patient needs to be lifted or turned, or an unruly visitor needs to be escorted off the premises, the best man for the job at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica might actually be a woman.
OpEd: No Good Way to Leave the Building:
The truth is that we’re not that kind to our rock gods in their later years. True, many boomer generation rock heroes have proven to be reliable revenue producers and touring acts long into their 60’s and 70’s. But there’s something about how they go on and on that always seems to bump us.
Bicyclist Hit and Run on Ocean: Perpetrator at Large, SMPD Calls for Help:
Santa Monica police are appealing for information on a bicyclist hit and run Wednesday afternoon.
Palisades Native Wins Prestigious Portrait Prize
In a post following the 2025 Fire, he wrote that he became an artist because of “how beautiful I found...
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Los Angeles chefs and bakeries launch Westside food events for Venezuelan earthquake relief
Local spots like The Arepa Stand, Petitgrain Boulangerie, and Chainsaw organize menu specials to fund medicine and food. By Dolores...
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