Skateboarders Meet to Compete:
Local skateboarders put their skills to the test on June 18 in the Globe at the Gaps skateboard competition, hosted by ZJ Boarding House. About 25 skaters threw down at the “sand gaps,” on the […]
SMMUSD Gains 3 Principals, Loses 1 Leader:
Three new principals will join Santa Monica schools as the district finally said goodbye to a well-respected administrator at this past week. Mike Matthews, Assistant Superintendant of Human Resources, performed his last official business at […]
School Board Approves Budget:
The Board of Education approved a budget that reduced spending by more than 11 percent from the previous year for the 2010-2011 Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District fiscal term. A packed crowd anticipated the […]
Planning Commission Meets Until 2:45 A.M.: Commissions meet for nearly eight hours.
A controversial project and a long agenda caused Santa Monica’s Planning Commission to meet for almost 8 hours on June 16. Some on the commission questioned whether this meeting’s length set a historical record. The […]
Santa Monica Businesses Navigate Red Tape: Businesses can benefit from banding together
Opening a new business or maintaining an independently owned shop in Santa Monica has never been an easy feat, especially when the economy is in a downward spiral. Reports show that California shoppers are still […]
Celebrate Juneteenth:
Santa Monicans will gather for a free community event with arts, live entertainment, and soul food to feed the entire family today from noon to 5 p.m. at Virginia Avenue Park located on Pico Boulevard […]
Samohi Graduation: A large crowd honors 700 graduating seniors from Santa Monica High School
The annual night steeped in tradition honored the dedication of hundreds of students at Samohi graduation which took place at the Santa Monica High School Memorial greek amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17. The […]
The Chamber’s 2010 Installation Dinner: Event Highlights Strong Future
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce honored outgoing board chair Iao Katagiri of the RAND Corporation for a wonderful year of service and welcomed incoming chair Tom Neary of Morley Builders at the 2010 Installation […]
Movie Review: The A-Team: Beat That Midday Heat
When you can’t beat the heat, it’s time to visit your local icebox movie theater. The summer sun has burst onto the scene and brought along its partner in fun loving escapism, the summer blockbuster […]
Putting the Cap on Medication:
Keeping track of your medications may not be a priority on your “to-do” list, but failure to properly monitor and take your medications can have serious health consequences. Adverse drug reactions due to medication mistakes […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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