Sloppy Joes, turkey sandwiches, and salads that can barely be called such, were once staple lunch items for kids in the U.S.. While the junk-food inclusion on a daily basis may be long gone, the importance of lunch, is not. School lunches feed kids over the country nine months out of the year, but what about the other three?

Barnes & Noble Santa Monica today announced that it will host a month-long celebration in advance of the publication of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two.

Incline and Overcrossing to open simultaneously; official date to be announced by late July
When: Summer 2016
Where: California Incline between Wilshire Boulevard and Washington Avenue

Born and raised in Santa Monica, Becky Neiman has worked her way up the Pixar ladder to land the roll of production manager for the upcoming film, “Finding Dory,” which opens in cinemas today.

For the third year in a row, the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) hosted their Super Saturday fundraiser June 11 at the historic Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport.

Celebrate this Father’s Day by taking some simple steps to ensure your children get the best start possible in life. More than 80 percent of neuron connectivity in the brain is completed by age 3, with 90 percent completed by age 5.

Environmental group Heal the Bay hosted its annual Bring Back the Beach Gala June 9 on the sand at The Jonathan Beach Club.

Going to college is a dream for most and a pipe dream for some as they work their way through school. That was partially remedied last month, when 12 worthy participants in the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) received $29,500 toward their education, presented by the Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarship program.

Phil encounters three SM Recreation & Parks Commissioners, a former SM Mayor and two community activists as he continues to experience Santa Monica’s first Coast Open Streets event.

June 19 is coming up. And it’s a special day to boot. Is it your significant other’s birthday? Your anniversary? National olive day? Nope, it’s Father’s Day. We here at the Santa Monica Mirror have some solutions for what to do when you forget about your dad. You’re welcome.