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police

Carjacking This Morning on Ocean Front Walk:

From SMPD:  This morning at approximately  7:15 a.m.,  SMPD received a radio call for service of a carjacking just occurred at the 2600 block Ocean Front walk.   The victim’s vehicle was taken by force.   The […]

Santa Monica Mountains

Light Pollution Causes Santa Monica Mountain Ecosystem to Suffer:

Not surprisingly given its proximity to the Los Angeles area, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area suffers from high levels of light pollution that not only affect nighttime views of the sky, but also can disrupt wildlife ecosystems, according to a study released today.

Health and Wellness

Health and Fitness Fest. Draws Thousands to Event (VIDEO):

Buy Local Santa Monica, which is a campaign devoted to encouraging support and growth for
local businesses, held a Health and Fitness festival this past Saturday at the Santa Monica Civic
Center, which featured over 100 booths where community members shared advice and
expertise and provided free health screenings and product samples to the hundreds of Santa
Monica residents who visited the festival throughout the day.

Blowin' Smoke Rhythm and Blues Revue

Blowin’ Smoke Revue comes to Harvelle’s Blues Club:

Band leader Larry “Fuzzy” Knight will present his Blowin’ Smoke Rhythm and Blues Revue featuring the Fabulous Smokettes at Harvelle’s Blues Club, 1432 4th St., on Saturday September 17, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Solar Powered Light Show

Santa Monica Pier’s Final Summer Light Show Wednesday:

Conserve Energy SoCal’s final solar-powered light show will be held tomorrow at Santa Monica Pier. Regular shows will continue there on. During these last few months, avoiding energy shortages was top of mind and residents […]

police

Suspected Suicide Closes PCH for Hours Sunday Night:

From SMPD: On September 11, 2016 at about 10:45 p.m. SMPD Communications Center received multiple calls of a subject down at the 1400 block Pacific Coast Highway.   Santa Monica Fire Department Paramedics responded.   Upon arrival, SMFD pronounced […]

OpEd: Sitting Out the National Anthem:

In my youth, I marched and attended rallies a few times to protest something. My attitude often was, “I don’t know that my being there makes a difference in the big picture, but it makes […]