Sometimes the politics of Santa Monica can be described as a circus. Then again, this year’s State of the City, hosted by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, was quite an efficient affair as key […]

Nimish Patel, a board member of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) since 2010, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Heal The Bay, it was announced earlier this week. Patel, who […]

State Senator Ted Lieu (Dem-28th District) announced Friday morning he will run for Congress to succeed Henry Waxman. Waxman, a 40-year veteran congressman, announced Thursday he would not seek reelection later this year. Lieu’s State […]

Hale Global, the new majority owner of AOL’s Patch local news websites, dismissed editors of three quarters of its newly acquired local news websites on Wednesday, including all of its editors covering the Westside. According […]

Several months ago, I was at my weight trainer’s studio, finished with my workout, and ran into his next client. We exchanged a quick smile and a hello, and went about our day. Months later, […]

Dear Anthea, I’ve been dating and dating for what seems like forever and still haven’t found anyone. Is it okay to take a break and stop dating for a while? I want to find someone […]

As couples rhythmically twist, turn, and tango to Lorde’s “Royals” blasting as background music, an unexpected marriage between modern pop music and classic partner dance is created every time a lesson is taught within the […]

Santa Monica city officials are asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water use 20 percent from 2013 usage in an effort for the community to become water self-sufficient and avoid a drought induced water […]

Congressman Henry Waxman (Dem-33rd District) has released a statement (published below in full) announcing his decision not to seek reelection to the House this fall. His Congressional District includes Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Beverly […]