December 17, 2025
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Smart Shopping and Morning Routines:

Summer is beginning to wane and fall is approaching fast. If you’re like me, you are looking forward to cooler temperatures, but this time of year also marks the return of a sometimes rigorous task […]

How To Interview An Agent:

Here are 10 suggested questions to ask an agent before deciding which one might represent you best: 1. Would it be better to meet with me at the property or in your office? It is […]

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City’s Smoking Bans Expands:

The Santa Monica City Council extended a non-smoking ban for multi-unit residential complexes to include “common areas” within 25 feet from any door, window, or vent. Common areas now incorporate decks, patios, and private-use porches. […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE Augustus Francis, through August 7, Schomburg Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.453.5757. THIS WEEK August 6 Con Amor Flamenco, dance program, 8 p.m., $25, Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, www.caminoskarina.com. Improv with Magic Meathands, […]

Horizon West Surf Shop

Horizons West Surf Shop Leaves Location:

The Horizons West Surf Shop, a Santa Monica landmark and a familiar sight in the Ocean Park area for decades, has vacated its space at 2001-2011 Main Street. Randy Wright, the longtime manager of Horizons, […]

A mother helps her son try on Santa Monica Police Department SWAT armor at one of the many stations set up by the police to interact with the public they serve at the local National Night Out Block Party.

Santa Monica Police Host Block Party:

The Santa Monica Police Department may be strict when it comes to breaking the law, but they still like to have some fun while promoting safety. On Tuesday, hundreds of Santa Monica residents, visitors, civic […]

Supporters of the Save Our Schools campaign that marched in this year's Fourth of July

$1Mil Raised for Schools:

The Save Our Schools campaign has reached the $1 million funding mark as it races against the fast approaching August 15th funding deadline. This funding milestone is all the more impressive as it reflects the […]

A plane takes off from Santa Monica Airport. A test flight-pattern change that redirected single-engine planes over residential areas ended on June 8.

Residents Doubt FAA’s Flight Test Data:

Neighborhood groups have chastised an interim review of the controversial departure flight path test released by the FAA, which points to the success of the test as well as the complaints of residents. The Federal […]

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Murder Suspect Arrested:

On August 1, 2010 at 8:03 a.m., officers responded to 1905 Pico Boulevard (The Manor) regarding an unknown trouble call. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased victim, who was a white, 61-year-old female and a […]