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Renters Protections on Nov. Ballot:

Santa Monica’s City Council unanimously approved placing a measure on the November ballot that could enhance protections for all Santa Monica tenants by amending the City’s charter. If the measure passes, all of the City’s […]

Suspect: Gregory Lamont Archie

Robbery Suspect in Custody:

On July 24, 2010, at 7:00 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Georgina Avenue regarding a possible strong-arm robbery that just occurred. Officers were advised that as the victim was preparing to go […]

Alert: Police Blotter:

A Relationship On Friday, July 17, at 11:45 a.m., officers on patrol in Santa Monica received a call from their headquarters that informed them that a domestic violence altercation had occurred in the 2000 block […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE Merchant of Venice, through July 30, presented by Shakespeare Santa Monica, 4:30-6 p.m., free, Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 PCH, www.eventbrite.com/org. THIS WEEK July 23 Sparring with Beatnik Ghosts, poetry with Ellyn Maybe […]

Music:

July 23 The Lost Boys, Me & Heath, Papafish, High & Dry @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch Z-Tribe @ Harvelle’s July 24 Tom Nolan, Relics @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch Eric Sardinas @ Harvelle’s Carl Verhaven, Steve […]

EXHIBITS:

Ron Davis, Pause, through July 31, FIG, Bergamot Station, 310.829.0345. Martin Durazo, Pain Management, Ana Guajardo, Tianguis, reception August 7, 6-10 p.m., through September 24, 18th Street Arts Center, 1839 18th St, 310.453.3711. Augustus Francis, […]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ONGOING EVENTS:

Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their families. Call Anne Ring, […]

Star Gazing:

RAVEN NIGHTWOOD MIRROR ASTROLOGER ARIES Things are better than ever with you and your partner. The two of you feel romantic and sentimental and just plain gooey. Unless of course, you are single-in which case […]