Uncertainties Plague Possible City Tax:
In the wake of the Santa Monica City Council approving a transaction and use tax measure for the November ballot, almost all agree that the biggest hurdle will be getting voters to understand what the […]
Plan for Vehicle Dwellers Stirs Emotions at VNC Meeting:
In June, the California Coastal Commission, for the second year in a row, rejected a plan for permit parking in Venice. The original ordinance that would have established overnight parking districts (OPDs) forbidding extended stays […]
Preview of Third Twilight Dance Series Night of Performances: International pop star to play Santa Monica Pier Tonight
The name on the top of the bill for tonight’s weekly installment of the Twilight Dance Series may not ring any bells in most American living rooms, but Lorenzo Cherubini, or Jovanotti as he’s better […]
Theater:
A Chorus Line, the musical, through July 31, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays (no performance July 4), $18-$23, Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., 310.828.7519. All Cake, No File: The Johnny Cash Prison Tribute Comedy […]
The Santa Monica Chamber Health & Fitness Festival:
Santa Monica has a lot of choices to offer residents whether they are looking for healthcare or social services, or just want to stay fit. This year’s Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Health and Fitness […]
SMMUSD Counselor Controversy at Rest:
The SMMUSD Board of Education approved restoring three counseling positions at Olympic High, Lincoln Middle School, Malibu High, and John Adams Middle School– Olympic and Lincoln will increase from part-time positions to full. The board […]
Council Gives Nod To Light Rail Station Designs:
The Expo Light Rail comes to Santa Monica in 2015, with stations at the Bergamot Art Center, 14th Street and Colorado Avenue, and its terminus will be located at 4th Street and Colorado Avenue. On […]
Santa Monica Pier Restroom: A Head Above the Rest:
The new restroom facility on the Santa Monica Pier is one of ten finalists in the America’s Best Restroom IX Contest. Sponsored by Cintas Corporation, which provides services to businesses and manufactures restroom supplies, the […]
Judge Rules St. John’s Violates Federal Law: Nurses Cry Foul on Hospital Labor Practices
St. John’s Health Center management violated federal labor laws according to a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board on March 9, a decision the hospital is planning to appeal. Employees held a rally Thursday, […]
What’s Hot:
Venice Eco-Fest July 10, 10am-6pm, free Windward Avenue and Ocean Front Walk, Venice www.veniceecofest.org Celebrating green consciousness and all the creativity that it generates, Venice Eco-Fest is back at Venice Beach, with a day-long festival […]
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to...
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Housing Group Sues State Over Limits on Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A. County
YIMBY Law Challenges Governor’s Order Allowing Cities to Restrict SB 9 Housing in High Fire Hazard Zones The housing advocacy...
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