Young Readers Fine-Free at SMPL
Santa Monica Public Library (SMPL) announced an exciting program for the city’s young people this week; fine-free library loans for those aged 0 to 18 years. The effort is a move to encourage young people […]
Softballers Advance To State Championships
By Leanna Einbinder Santa Monica Girls Fastpitch is sending four teams to the State softball championships in Lancaster this month. The Santa Monica 14U Gold team won the LA/South Bay District Tournament in Downey last […]
Opinion: Unlimited Party Money Laundering
For most Californians, the year-2000 Proposition 34 was little more than a meaningless formality. But not to politicians or political party officials. The 18-year-old initiative sets inflation-adjusted limits on what individuals and organizations […]
Modern Technology: The ELF
An electric bicycle is looking to disrupt Santa Monica’s gas-guzzling car culture. By Eli Ricanati Created by Organic Transit, the Electric, Light and Fun (ELF) was on display in Santa Monica recently, with a view […]
It’s Election Season!
Nomination Period July 16 – August 10 Santa Monica City announced Friday, July 19 that the Nomination Period for three seats on the City Council, three seats on the Rent Control Board, four seats on the […]
Tips to Protect From West Nile Virus
According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) the first confirmed illnesses in California due to West Nile virus (WNV) were reported last week. The four illnesses occurred in Los Angeles, Kern and Riverside […]
Down the Toilet: $2.3-Million City Restrooms Under Fire
City says new Clover Park facilities will last 30 years. The City of Santa Monica is on schedule to build new restrooms at Clover Park at a $2.3 million price tag; while park patrons support […]
SM.a.r.t: What’s Up?
Let’s look at the future of our transportation and traffic woes and how they are to be addressed and resolved, especially in our little 8.4-square-mile beach town that the current administration, by continuing […]
Review: Discover the Magical Mister Rogers
Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Rated PG-13, 94 Minutes, Released June 8 “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” is much more than a biographical documentary about an American icon. This study of Fred Rogers, whose television […]
Free Flying: Helmets Not Required
California lawmakers add scooter regulations. The wearing of helmets while riding dockless scooters such as Birds and Limes may soon not be required. The California State Legislature is looking to regulate the issue with […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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