New Suede Shoes
By Jennifer Eden A group of excited children will be striding to start the school year in style following a kindness initiative that saw young kids at risk don squeaky new sneakers at Santa Monica’s […]
Market Report: Jacki Karsh Talks About Heirloom Corn with Ned Mullen of Milliken Family Farms
In this installment of Market Report, Jacki Karsh meets with Ned Mullen of Milliken Family Farms to talk about what is in season. “Corn” says Mullen, “this is the perfect time.” Jacki is all ears […]
Senator Ben Allen Issues Statement on Charlottesville
Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) issued the following statement in response to the recent events in Charlottesville: “The neo-Nazi, white supremacist rally in Charlottesville and its aftermath have left many of us feeling […]
St. Monica High School Names New Principal
James Spellman has been named the new principal of St. Monica Catholic High School, as the school starts a new year on August 21. Spellman has served as an administrator at Catholic high schools for more […]
Purposeful Aging Los Angeles Launches Landmark Age-Friendly Survey
Purposeful Aging Los Angeles (PALA) – an Age-Friendly Initiative – launched a landmark survey today to gather feedback from County and City of Los Angeles residents that will guide the development of an Age-Friendly Action […]
The American Dream: the Average Californian Would Pay $133 to Guarantee a Good Night’s Sleep
It’s one of the most precious, yet elusive things we’re all looking for: a good, peaceful, uninterrupted, night’s sleep. But how often do we get it? With our lives busier and more stressed than ever, […]
Why are Renters Leaving California?
By Andrew Woo Renters are traditionally more mobile than homeowners, with the majority of renters indicating plans to settle down in a city other than where they currently live. Renters frequently move to new cities and […]
Tensions Rise during Committee for Racial Justice meeting in Santa Monica
Chella reports on the rising tensions occurring at the Committee for Racial Justice meetings in Santa Monica as people who disagree with the CRJ’s focus have begun attending the committee’s meetings; members of the online […]
The Making Good Men Great Movement has arrived in Santa Monica
The community initiative aims to help men “rethink masculinity,” offering programs that address three core areas; “individual”, “family,” and “work”. The project was founded by Gunter Swoboda, a psychologist, speaker, author, mentor, coach and facilitator. […]
Got Time and Book Smarts?
The Pico Branch Library is calling all book worms, science geeks, high school honor roll-ees, or anyone with time and a passion for learning to share their knowledge with local youth. The City of Santa […]
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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