Four men involved in Santa Monica’s last fatal gang-related shooting, which occurred on Nov. 3, 2009, have all been convicted in the past week with sentences ranging from 50 to 90 years behind bars. The […]

Calling all those born on February 29 — the first 100 people who can show that February 29th is their birthday with a valid id today, Wednesday Feb. 29, will receive two complimentary tickets to […]

Santa Monica Pier was “buzzing” with excitement earlier today as Cirque du Soleil presented a special Bug Dance. From the streets of Santa Monica to the Grand Chapiteau, some of OVO’s insects twisted ‘n crawled […]

By Jillian Alexander Most often, when people outside this region think of Santa Monica, they think of our gorgeous, wide sandy beaches, celebrities, and recognize it as a creative economy hub. Yet, many are surprised […]

Why are you taking pictures of my cakes?” a cheery gentleman inquires boisterously as I aim my camera at his cake case. “Because…I love them” I gush. He nods. Good answer, I note, and thankfully […]

The Expo Line is still three years away from being realized in the City of Santa Monica, but council members last week peeked into the future with one of the key elements that will define […]