April 8, 2026
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$7.6 Mil in Grants Piggybacked to Santa Monica’s Budget:

Funds for the Human Services Grants Program (HSGP) and Organizational Support Program (OSP) Grants for Arts and Culture nonprofits for fiscal years 2011-13 were approved by the Santa Monica City Council at its special budget […]

Outdoor patio seating at Le Pain Quotidien at 316 Santa Monica Boulevard

Outdoor Dining Fees Increased in Santa Monica:

The Santa Monica City Council quietly approved outdoor dining license fees during its special workshop session on June 21, when it affirmatively voted to move forward with the Biennial Budget for fiscal years 2011-2013. The […]

Council Members Wrangle Over $300k Gen. Fund:

With a $1 billion budget to consider on the table, it was about $400,000 in discretionary funds that had the Santa Monica City Council engrossed in a contentious deliberation. “In a 6-to-1 vote council members […]

The current district lines for the California Assembly are on the left

Redistricting: Santa Monica Could Lose Waxman, Pavley:

On June 10, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission released their proposal for drawing new district maps for congress, the state senate and assembly, and the State Board of Equalization. If finalized on August 15, the […]

Dangers of Prostate Enlargement:

Dr. Peter Loisides SPECIAL TO THE MIRROR Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common diseases of aging men. It is frequently associated with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that affect quality […]

Community Announcements/Ongoing Events:

Discover Ayurveda at an open house with Madhurima Rao, M.D., expert in Ayurveda and Western Family Medicine and new associate of the reputable Access Medical Group. Get your questions about Ayurveda answered. Dr. Rao was […]

Exhibits:

Michael C. McMillen: Train of Thought, through Aug. 14, Oakland Museum, 45 N. Venice Boulevard, Venice, 310.822.4955 or lalouver.com/mcmillen Put a Lid on It, a variety of handmade pots with lids, through July 30, The […]