May 2, 2026
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California Legislature Declares May ‘Travel and Tourism Month’:

Visit California, a nonprofit statewide organization that promotes California on behalf of the state’s tourism industry, announced today that both houses of the Legislature passed a resolution declaring May 2016 and every May thereafter as California Travel and Tourism Month.

Amy Ziering

Amy Ziering as Woman of the Year:

Santa Monica, CA – Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica), will honor Amy Ziering as Senate District 26’s Woman of the Year at a community reception in Santa Monica. Ms. Ziering is the award-winning […]

Exhibition, "Cendrillon" at Laura Korman Gallery:

“Cendrillon” – French for “Cinderella” – is perhaps synonymous with fantastic transformation, the gallery stated. “Much like the iconic fairy tale, Houston-based artist Cara Barer’s process is rooted in dramatic change.

Circa’s Carnival of the Animals

Review of Circa’s Carnival of the Animals:

Over 450 students, packed The Broad Stage Friday, April 29, for a special student performance of Circa’s Carnival of the Animals. Students came from a range of local and surrounding schools including Pluralistic School, Playa del Rey Elementary, and McKinley Elementary.

Police blotter

The Latest Police Blotters:

Santa Monica Police Department responded to an audible burglar alarm at the Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Restaurant located at 1119 Wilshire Boulevard

phone prank

OpEd Phone Fraud:

Just a few days ago, I discovered what was obviously meant to be a disturbing message on my phone answering machine. Here it is verbatim, with its odd grammar and my notes in parentheses:

Children’s Community Art:

Virginia Avenue Park and Pico Branch Library held their 2nd annual Arts & Literacy festival Saturday, brightening up the space with activities galore.