Religion supposedly does not mix with science or politics. Even worst, religion may be, at best, a distant thought in Hollywood – unless, of course, one views Scientology and Christian Science as valid schools of […]

Noirist and long-time Santa Monica resident Helen K. Garber has been having a great time with her “dream project” – NoirFest Santa Monica. The three-month long festival ends with a closing party at Hotel Casa […]

It is not quite an eleventh hour pardon from the governor or president, but Paul Conrad’s “Chain Reaction” has, at least for now, avoided life support as the Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday unanimously […]

If you have ever wondered what’s really in your glass when you’re out a bar, now there’s a place where you can find out: Freddy Smalls: Bar + Kitchen, which has introduced informal monthly beer, […]

Whenever a developer enters into a development agreement (DA) with the City of Santa Monica, it understands certain concessions must be made before earning its zoning ordinance exceptions from City Hall. The developer of a […]

The organizers behind the fourth annual “Tree Hugging Day” in Santa Monica on Monday say the day was a success and that the communication between the City and residents in regards to the environment has […]

By Craig D. Allen Long-time readers of my columns or those who listen to me on KZSB each weekday morning know that I have been teaching debt management and financial planning courses for years, and […]