Alert: Police Blotter:
I’m Not Me, I’m Him! On Thursday, Dec. 16, at 7:35 a.m., officers witnessed a vehicle make a U-turn, mid-block, in the area of the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue (it is a California Vehicle […]
Users Rule in “Tron: Legacy”:
By Amy Lyons In 1982, director Steven Lisberger broke cinematic ground with “Tron,” a thrilling film in which a man is thrust into the dangerous and daunting world of a video game. Director Joseph Kosinski […]
Theater Review: Mental Illness Set to Music: “Next to Normal”:
It’s hard to believe a story of mental illness, gut-wrenching grief and a crumbling family could be set to music with a modicum of success. But such is the case with “Next to Normal,” the […]
Theater Review: Cyrano de Bergerac:
The Ruskin Group Theatre’s production of “Cyrano de Bergerac” is an act of faith and courage worthy of the play’s title character. In this modern age, an 1897 verse play about romance in 17th century […]
What’s Hot:
Sing-Along Fiddler on the Roof December 24, 7:30 p.m. Royal Theatre, 11523 Santa Monica Boulevard West Los Angeles, 310.478.3836. Nothing to do on Christmas Eve? Laemmle Theatres began a new tradition two years ago, and […]
Movie Rentals That Summon The Spirit:
What better way to spend time with your family this holiday season than by hitting the local video store to rent a few Christmas classics? And what better place to get all your rental needs […]
Armenian-American Cab Drivers Sue Santa Monica: Group alleges violation of constitutional rights over franchise application rejection
For an updated version of this story, click HERE. An association that counts more than 300 cab drivers of Armenian descent among its members has filed a lawsuit against the city of Santa Monica on […]
Police Close California Incline in Santa Monica:
Santa Monica Police will be closing down the California Incline this evening due to weather. Along with the rest of Southern California, Santa Monica has recently experienced a week long deluge of rain with the […]
Santa Monica Sells Pacific Park:
The sale of Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Park to CNL Income Partners, LP for $34 million was approved unanimously by Santa Monica’s City Council on Dec. 14. Terms of the sale provide for Santa Monica […]
Santa Monica Lifts Ban On Backyard Beekeeping:
The Council voted unanimously on December 14 to amend the city’s municipal code to allow backyard beekeeping on single-family residential properties. Now, up to two hives per a single-family property will be permitted if the […]
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to...
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Housing Group Sues State Over Limits on Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A. County
YIMBY Law Challenges Governor’s Order Allowing Cities to Restrict SB 9 Housing in High Fire Hazard Zones The housing advocacy...
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