Film Review “A Dog’s Journey”
“A Dog’s Journey” takes you through a cinematic collection of heartfelt short stories about the intertwined lives of dogs and their humans. For anyone who is lucky enough to have known the love of a […]
Jerry Parker Receives Friends of Sunset Park “Emmalie” Award
By Staff Writer Jerry Parker, retired Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) Captain, has won the 2019 “Emmalie” Award from Friends of Sunset Park. The City-recognized neighborhood organization cited him for 46 years of service to […]
Santa Monica Must Prepare for Rising Sea Levels
(This article was published three years ago this month. SMa.r.t. believes its relevance has withstood the test of time. It has been edited for brevity). Three weeks ago Dr. David Revell gave a presentation outlining […]
Ron Howard Discusses His Documentary on the Iconic Tenor Luciano Pavarotti
Ron Howard certainly falls into the category of a national treasure beginning with his role as America’s favorite kid, Opie, on “The Andy Griffith Show.” Since that time, that little kid from Duncan, Oklahoma, co-starred […]
Santa Monica Students Win Streets to Sea Competition
New Roads students take first place in county-wide competition. By Keldine Hull A team of ten 7th graders from New Roads School are this year’s Streets to Seas champions for the third year in a […]
Drinking Milk Isn’t the Only Way to Strengthen Bones
I found yet a new place to produce a healthier body — this time through strengthening your bones. Did you know your bones start to go as you age? My lower back and neck are […]
City Council Adopts Nearly $1 Billion Climate Action Plan
Santa Monica aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 By Sam Catanzaro Earlier this month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that global atmospheric carbon reached 415 parts per million, surpassing levels not seen in […]
Edify TV: Hurdles of Opening Shop on Main Street
High rents, decreased foot traffic, online shopping: these are some of the factors behind a string of restaurants closing on Main Street in Santa Monica. But hear from a business owner who thinks there’s another […]
Wine, Samosas and Beethoven!
Vicente Chamber Orchestra’s Santa Monica Music Festival By Sam Catanzaro Westside classical music fans get excited: on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., five talented pianists will perform all five […]
Letter to the Mayor: Dangerous Santa Monica Intersection
Dear Mayor Davis: I’m cc-ing the editors of the Santa Monica Mirror, the Santa Monica Daily Press and the Santa Monica Observer regarding this matter (as well as all City of Santa Monica Councilmembers) so […]
Los Angeles chefs and bakeries launch Westside food events for Venezuelan earthquake relief
Local spots like The Arepa Stand, Petitgrain Boulangerie, and Chainsaw organize menu specials to fund medicine and food. By Dolores...
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CHP launches Fourth of July crackdown with 100 undercover patrols
State troopers deploy low-profile vehicles to target holiday speeders. The California Highway Patrol will initiate its maximum enforcement period beginning at 6...
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