A Frolicking Good Time
The Annenberg Beach House Annual Community Picnic took place Thursday July 19 and saw families from throughout the region jump in sack races, make crafts and celebrate all that the beach has to offer. The […]
Catch and Release
Photos: @SantaMonicaPD Twitter. Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) began a concerted Bird and Lime catch “education and enforcement campaign on the beach bike path,” July 20. According to a tweet sent out on the day […]
Hot Flash: Bloating – What is the Cause?
Some days I wake up feeling much thinner than the day before. My stomach is a little flatter, and I can fit nicely into my skinny clothes. But some days, I feel like I’m lugging […]
CBD by the Sea
Venice Circle has something for everybody. Summer fun in Venice can mean sore muscles and joints from all that beach volleyball, surfing and paddle tennis. Over-the-counter pills containing ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help with the […]
Taking Tennis to Town
Move over volleyball, there’s a new beach sport on the sand. The latest sport to hit Santa Monica’s beaches is a combination of tradition, agility and speed. Beach Tennis has been popular in Europe for […]
Letter to the Editor: Prop 6
Hi there – recently, you published Tom Elias’ syndicated column about the gas tax repeal. I’m writing to request you to provide the Yes on Prop 6 campaign an opportunity to respond with our viewpoint […]
Opinion: “Water Fix” Tunnels Arrogance
The way environmental activists in California’s Delta region tell it, there is no part of government in this state more arrogant than the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California. The huge MWD, supplier of […]
Opinion: Missed Tackles, Misplaced Accolades
Our Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem recently authored an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times (7/12/18) deriding the lawsuit that is pending against our City’s at-large election system by residents of the Pico Neighborhood. The article […]
Back To Back Features: Fashion Icon Meets Architectural Brilliance
FILM REVIEW: Skyscraper, Rated PG-13, 102 Minutes, Released June 13 Take almost any disaster movie, change names and locations and you’ve got the script for “Skyscraper”. Disaster narratives reflect the “damsel in distress” tales of silent […]
Third Term’s the Charm?
City Warily Approves Term Limit Ballot Initiative. Councilmembers voice opposition but will let voters decide. By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica City Councilmembers debated the merits of term limits Tuesday night, July 24, before approving a measure […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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