LA County Fair Kicks Off:
The L.A. County Fair kicks off this weekend with a opening weekend deal of $1 admission from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as countless discount tickets and constant promotions for a reduced price, […]
Big Blue Bus Service Changes:
The Big Blue Bus has announced two upcoming service changes occurring in September: Labor Day Holiday Schedule All buses will run on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, September 6. Regular service will resume on […]
SMC Chair of Excellence Awards:
Saul Rubin, Santa Monica College journalism professor and advisor of the Corsair student newspaper, has been named the winner of the newly established SMC Foundation President’s Circle Chair of Excellence in Communication. Additionally, three professors […]
Franz-Knight leaves the Pier:
Ben Franz-Knight, executive director of the Pier Restoration Corp., is leaving his post to become the leader of one of Seattle’s most popular tourist destinations –the historic Pike Place Market in the city’s central business […]
Senior Survives Fall Off Ferry:
Ron Leviloff, a 75-year-old Santa Monica resident, can be found three days a week swimming laps at the 6th Street YMCA. The grandfather of three will be the first to say that staying active is […]
Twilight Dance Series Concludes With Gumbo Beat: Twilight Dance Headliner Dr. John
The final concert of the 2010 season of the Twilight Dance Series will be happening this Thursday evening, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. Headlining is Dr. John and the Lower 911. Dr. John (aka Mac […]
State Rejects Plastic Bag Ban: Santa Monica Plans Citywide Ban
California lawmakers rejected a bill aiming to ban plastic shopping bags in the final hour of the legislative session, after a bitter debate and millions spent in opposition by bag manufacturers. Like many other powerful […]
Obituary: Ponton, Thomas:
At 3:15 AM Saturday, August 28, 2010, Thomas Ponton passed away at 88 years old. He was born February 6, 1922. Ponton served Santa Monica as a career Fire Fighter – as Captain for 30 […]
Bob Holbrook: City Council member and Candidate for Re-election
Full name: Robert T. Holbrook Endorsements: Mayor Bobby Shriver, former Mayor Paul Rosenstein, County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees. Current office/profession: Santa Monica City Council member, Community Pharmacist. Previous Experience: Served […]
Daniel Cody: City Council Candidate
Full Name: Daniel Cody Endorsements: None Current office/profession: Technology Alliance Professional Previous Experience: Finance & Planning Professional Education: B.A. History and Political Science University of Memphis cum laude 1991; Masters of International Management, Thunderbird Global […]
CoStar Data Shows Santa Monica Retail Market Showing Signs of Rebound
Investor activity is also increasing. Over the past 12 months, retail property sales in Santa Monica totaled about $143 million,...
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Santa Monica Gallery Opens Dual Exhibition of New Works by Michael Kalish and Ron Piller
'Precision & Pulse' pairs large-scale sculpture with geometric abstraction in Santa Monica show. Bruce Lurie Gallery will present “Precision &...
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