Superintendent Search Heats Up:
The search for a new superintendent for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District took a big step forward on March 24 after the school board selected a group of finalists from a list supplied to […]
Local Elections Costlier for Candidates, Contributors:
Running for public office in the City of Santa Monica just got a more expensive price tag. Perhaps future candidates may be able to offset increased costs with a new provision allowing them to solicit […]
Two Arrested for Charges of Torturing Handicapped Man:
Two suspects were arrested in Santa Monica for allegedly holding a mentally handicapped man against his will and torturing him over the course of six months. The victim, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, was dropped off […]
Running for Japan’s Relief: Josh Duhamel’s Youth Run for Japan Raises $150,000
Josh Duhamel was surrounded by paparazzi and security guards from the start of his Sunday morning run until the end. And beyond them were the 2,500 other runners who participated in Duhamel’s Youth Run for […]
High Accolades For Santa Monica Women’s Work: Local Women Honored This Month
Every day Santa Monica benefits from women who are trying to make the city a better place for everyone. During the month of March some of these dedicated women were recognized at events around the […]
Man Threatens With Knife at Gas Station: APB: The Price Of Gas Went Up
On Monday, March 16, at 4:13 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man armed with a knife, who was challenging people to fight with him at the World Gas petroleum filling station located […]
Alcohol, Vehicle Use Prohibited on Beaches, Parks:
Santa Monica’s City Council unanimously approved two related proposals prohibiting open alcoholic containers and vehicle use within or on public parks and beaches. Both approved proposals amended the City’s Municipal Code, potentially making it easier […]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ONGOING EVENTS:
Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their families. Call Anne Ring, […]
Medical Teams Got Creative Against Marathon Conditions: Cold Rain Challenged LA Marathon Participants, Health Professionals
Torrential rain, gusting winds, and unseasonably cold temperatures during the March 20 LA Marathon posed unique challenges not only for the 19,000-plus runners, some of whom battled cramps brought on from the cold and even […]
Housing Authority Approves Annual Plan:
The Santa Monica City Council convened a special session of the Santa Monica Housing Authority (SMHA) on Tuesday and unanimously adopted an Annual Plan for the board’s outlook of the upcoming fiscal year in overseeing […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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