From Santa Monica to Paris
A Santa Monican’s journey to medaling in dance at the 10th anniversary of the Gay Games. By Brianna Kwasnik Ten years ago, now Santa Monica resident, Jo Popadynetz was asked what her goal was when […]
Cutting down on cutting down trees?
Protecting trees on private property in Santa Monica. By Tor Marom A potential ordinance which would protect trees on private property in Santa Monica may be getting more attention in the near future. At the […]
Reimagined Pier Concerts
Series to take place in fall rather than summer to keep crowds manageable. By Brianna Kwasnik After the first Twilight Concert of summer 2017 brought an estimated 50,000 people to Santa Monica, the City and […]
Let the Good Times Roll(ins)
By Staff Writer The punk rock icon ominously enters the stage. He begins to play music for his loyal crowd, and they go wild. The Santa Monica College campus flooded with attendees ready to see […]
French Painter Veronique Periano Opens a Solo Exhibition at the Upper West
By Henry K. Long The Upper West Restaurant will celebrate the art of French painter Veronique Periano on Sunday, August 26. The solo exhibition entitled “You Got Me Floatin’” will feature over seventeen works painted […]
Wheelchair Backflips
Wheelchair Motor Cross rider Katherine Beattie is the first women to do a backflip in a wheelchair. “You have to learn how to fall,” Beattie said. “It has really helped me in my everyday life.” […]
Stitches of Rebellion
By Michael Ray Saturday, August 11, Camera Obscura Art Lab welcomed back textile worker and activist Frau Fiber. Armed with sew machines, needles, threads and over a decade’s worth of sewing experience, Fiber returned with […]
Inside McCabe’s Studio 1
By Michael Ray McCabe’s Guitar Shop on Pico is known for more than five decades of history. It is a location where musicians can pick out a new instrument or locals can check out a […]
Light Up the Night
By Sam Catanzaro On Wednesday nights, local artists and creatives come together for GLOW FLOW, the all-night event where all things glow take center stage. “GLOW FLOW is an all-night event that re-imagines Santa Monica […]
Freediving
To some, it is an extreme sport but for those who Freedive, it is extreme meditation. Venice-based president of the United States Freediving Federation Jeremy Stephan explains that most of us can hold our breath […]
Horvath Terminates Controversial Ocean Avenue Housing Projects, Orders Search for Alternative Sites
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Two Arrested, $50K in Stolen Copper Wire Recovered After Mission Hills Theft
Detectives are continuing to search for two remaining suspects with additional arrests expected Two men were arrested and $50,000 worth...
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