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Santa Monica Auctions June 18 at 6 p.m. and 19 at 1 p.m. Bergamot Station Arts Center 2525 Michigan Avenue, D5 310.315.1937 smauctions.com Choose from 240 lot items this weekend at the annual summer live […]
Theater review: Superior Donuts: Another Slam Dunk At The Geffen Playhouse
“Superior Donuts,” a superb script written by Tracy Letts, takes place in a family donut shop located in a run-down part of Chicago. The owner is the equally run-down Arthur Przybyszewski, brilliantly portrayed by Gary […]
Santa Monica’s $46.1 Mil Park Moves Forward: Town Square Design Plans Called “Fuddy Duddy”
A crowd of about 200 Santa Monicans were on hand at the June 14 Santa Monica City Council’s consideration of the planned public parks to be placed in front of city hall. After a presentation […]
Garden Walk, Civic Center, Affordable Housing on Council’s Plate:
The Santa Monica City Council returns to a full agenda this evening, with items such as Palisades Garden Walk park, Yahoo Center’s development agreement (DA), the City’s Affordable Housing Production Program (AHPP), Civic Center plan, […]
Officials Ponder Uses for Unspent $300k in Santa Monica:
On June 21, the Santa Monica City Council will likely adopt its biennial budget, a financial plan for the City that covers nearly $1.3 billion in expenditures for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. As part […]
Garden Walk Park Supported by Planners, Unsure of Town Square:
The Planning Commission believes the Palisades Garden Walk is a welcome addition to the City of Santa Monica, but its counterpart park, the Town Square on the steps of City Hall, were not so welcome. […]
Icecream Hotspots in Santa Monica: Get the Best Local Scoops
When the temperature rises, nothing chills you down from the inside like a cool, creamy ice cream. In Santa Monica we have not only the big chain dip shops like Ben and Jerry’s, Coldstone Creamery, […]
Summer Picks at the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market:
Summertime just might be the sweetest season at the farmers’ markets, an abundant time when you’ll find fruits and veggies that are juicier and tastier than what’s available at the big supermarkets. Here’s a taste […]
Santa Monica, Malibu School Board Retains 9 Nurses:
As school district has been examining ways to reorganize its health delivery model, its school board members voted unanimously on June 2 to retain the equivalent of more than nine nurses for this academic year. […]
Tourist Almost Hits Cop Car, Evades Arrest: APB: Answer Ze Questions!
Officer arrest a German tourist who, while intoxicated, ran a stop sign and almost hit a police cruiser, then evaded arrest on Thursday, June 2. At 11:50 p.m., officers of the Santa Monica Police Department […]
Santa Monica State of City Event to Feature Performances and Updates on the Realignment Plan
Mayor Torosis will deliver the address, outlining accomplishments from the past year and discussing priorities for 2027. Santa Monica will...
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SM.a.r.t Column: The Dual Process, Part Three: The Line the Sea Is Moving Toward
The Part One article showed Santa Monica’s permitting delay as self-inflicted; Part Two, that the bill has shed its exemptions,...
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