April 1, 2026
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Small jets sit on the runway at Santa Monica Airport (SMO).

Santa Monica Argues Jet Ban in D.C. Appeals Court:

City staff argued last week in Washington D.C. to uphold a halted-ban on faster jets at the Santa Monica Airport (SMO), which has been contested by the Federal Flight Administration. After months of preparation and […]

Lindsay Lohan’s Dad Attacked in Santa Monica:

As Lindsay Lohan appeared in a Beverly Hills courtroom today to be ordered back into drug rehab, word was spreading about Michael Lohan, her father, being the victim of an assault in Santa Monica the […]

Candidates Disclose Campaign Donors:

The information for this story was obtained from the campaign disclosure statements that were filed on October 21 for the filing period that ended on October 16. The City of Santa Monica and California’s Political […]

Subway restaurant logo.

Montana Ave. Gets Subway (Food):

Montana Avenue will welcome Subway as an affordable dining option despite disputed parking concerns and specific permit conditions habitual to new shops coming to Santa Monica. The “fast food” establishment will replace Patty’s Pizza, which […]

Francisco and his mother do everything they can to get Francisco admitted into a good school.

Movie Review: Waiting for Superman:

Across the United States, from Los Angeles to Washington D.C., the public school system is failing children. The shortcomings and injustices of this system are painfully spotlighted in Davis Guggenheim’s (“An Inconvenient Truth”) provocative new […]

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:

Abstract Feline Fables, art by Anthony Ausgang, through November 6, Copro Gallery, Bergamot Station, www.copronason.com. Sam Amato: New Paintings: Meditations on Nature, through November 13, FIG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.829.0345. The Art of Ancient Greek […]