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From SMPD: Suspect Arrested for Jewelry Store Robbery

SMPD:  On May 29, 2018, officers from the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) located and arrested Robert Art Abalov in West Los Angeles for his possible involvement in a jewelry store robbery. On February 28, […]

Small jets sit on the runway at Santa Monica Airport (SMO).

Santa Monica Airport Commission to Review Standards

On June 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Santa Monica City staff will present to the Santa Monica Airport Commission the proposed Airport Minimum Standards for commercial aeronautical service providers, according to a letter published by Stelios Makrides Airport Director. […]

David Henry Hwang’s “Soft Power”

 “A Puzzlement” King of Siam: “There are times I almost think I am not sure of what I absolutely know Very often find confusion In conclusion, I concluded long ago” Most play reviews are a slam-dunk […]

Gelson’s Revamped and Renewed

Facing a tough Santa Monica grocery-shopping crowd, retailer Gelson’s is located in a spot that has seen three major grocery chains rotate in relatively quick succession. Last month the store held a grand re-opening, pivoting […]

Hot Flash: Pre-Diabetes – A Life Sentence?  

  Last week I went to my doctor for a routine check-up. After a thorough check-up, including stress tests, an MRI, blood tests and more (including peeing in that cup). The results showed that it […]

Block Party in 90404

The 18th Street Arts Center hosted “Pico Block Party: Empowering Youth Voices,” Saturday May 19. The event included participation from neighborhood organizations, local musicians, and featured live performances as well as open galleries and art […]

Letter to the Editor: Memorial Day

On Monday, we celebrate[d] Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day. To my mind, this is not a day of celebration, but a day of solemn remembrances of those who made the supreme sacrifice in […]

Surf, Sand and Hands

Saturday May 19, the Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club, Stokeshare, the Alma Foundation, and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadets lined up on the coast at Bay Street, Santa Monica, for the second Annual Hands Across […]