May 6, 2026
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Santa Monica Police helped mulitple agencies and police departments in drug sting that led to the seizure of 47 kilograms of cocaine and more than $2.3 million in U.S. currency as well as the arrest of two Canadian citizens.

SMPD Assists in Major Drug Bust:

On Jan. 5, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) took part in a multi-agency investigation which led to the surveillance of Vasile Babuschin, a suspect identified in a previous major cocaine seizure, as he arrived […]

The ribbon-cutting for the Boys and Girls Club's new basketball courts on the site of the former skate park took place Dec. 16.

Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club Gets $7,500 Grant:

During the 2011 school year more area students will participate in after school programs offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica (SMBGC) thanks in part to an access grant made possible by […]

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, […]

Exhibits:

Ain’t, a group show, through Feb. 8, Frank Pictures Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.828.0211. The Best of TAG, group art show featuring TAG’s 40 artist members, through Jan. 22, TAG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.829.9556. California Artists […]

Theater:

Cyrano de Bergerac, the famous French play in verse by Edmond Rostand, directed by Rae Allen, through Jan. 23, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday, $20-$25, Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Road, 310.397.3244. […]

Music:

January 14 John Doe @ McCabe’s Guitar Shop The Lunts, Marty Zucker’s Double Agents, Soul Minded, Caught Left Handed @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch Gino Matteo @ Harvelle’s We Like Fun: DJ’s Brady Spear, Alex da […]