The Coen Brothers have taken a tried and true Western and made it even better. “True Grit,” the story of the infamous, one-eyed lawman, Rooster Cogburn, is back on the big screen. Though John Wayne […]

It is a time-honored tradition to make resolutions at this time of year. If your resolution is to lose weight – and keep it off – then keep reading! Here are six simple tips that […]

SONJA ROSEN, M.D. UCLA GERIATRICS New year, new you? What better time than now to resolve to improve your health? Here are 10 resolutions for better health at any age: Eat a well-balanced diet low […]

ADAM FRIEDMAN, CSCS, CN SPECIAL TO THE MIRROR Including just 15 to 20 minutes of daily stretching can create a dramatic improvement in how you look, feel, and perform in all aspects of life. Yet […]

Jaime Pressly, probably best known for her role in the 2005-2009 sitcom “My Name is Earl,” was arrested on the night of Jan. 5 on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in Santa Monica […]

The Santa Monica Public Library (SMPL) has improved its quick answer text messaging service. AskSMPL provides a more personalized text messaging reference service. It is geared for people who are unable to ask a librarian […]

The Palisades Bluffs Stabilization Project was completed sooner and cost less than expected, something not often reported for the City’s capital improvement project. City Engineer Lee Swain said the project was completed in April 2010, […]

Although a temporary restraining order technically remains in place following an Armenian taxicab association’s lawsuit against the City of Santa Monica, a Los Angeles County judge is allowing City officials to proceed with implementing their […]