Los Angeles-based American Apparel Inc. announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved its reorganization plan, setting the stage for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 and become a privately held entity.

Leaving its former home in Hollywood, the Critics Choice Awards followed the lead of the Spirit Awards and landed its 21st annual edition at Santa Monica Airport’s famed Barker Hanger last Sunday, the “blue” carpet” began at 3pm.

The Santa Monica Conservancy will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for its Preservation Resource Center in the newly rehabilitated shotgun house at 2520 Second Street in Santa Monica today, January 23, 11am to 2pm.

Less than 10 months after Santa Monica City decided to rip out most of the metal bus seats at City bus stops as part of an-almost $8 million initiative, the simple four-seaters are making a stealthy return; six bench seats have reappeared in Santa Monica over the past 10 days, complete with a fresh coat of blue paint.

New West Symphony will take to the Santa Monica stage Sunday, with prize-winning pianist Denis Kozhukin making his New West Symphony debut.

Internationally-renowned art therapist, author and speaker Lucia Capacchione will lead an intensive day of journaling, creativity and expression tomorrow, at Santa Monica’s YWCA.

Police Round Up from Tim Broughton.

Westside’s energetic Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra is presenting “Night Music” this weekend, Downtown on January 23 and in Santa Monica on January 24.

Santa Monica’s CLARE Foundation will hold an open day next week to celebrate both organizational and facility changes aimed at positioning the nonprofit for continued growth and success