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The American Red Cross of Santa Monica has named Wendy S. Jacobs as its Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Jacobs, 33, brings to the Santa Monica chapter an extensive background in fundraising and public relations […]
On Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8:46 a.m. officers were called to the rear alley of 1500 Fifth Street after receiving a report of a man who had returned to his former apartment in an attempt […]
By Ron Pollack Executive Director, Families USA At the end of March, the Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (the 2010 health care law), and the rhetoric has been flowing […]
As childhood obesity rates continue to climb in America, Anthem Blue Cross Foundation is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to instill healthy habits in children. The foundation provided two grants totaling […]
Four men involved in Santa Monica’s last fatal gang-related shooting, which occurred on Nov. 3, 2009, have all been convicted in the past week with sentences ranging from 50 to 90 years behind bars. The […]
Calling all those born on February 29 — the first 100 people who can show that February 29th is their birthday with a valid id today, Wednesday Feb. 29, will receive two complimentary tickets to […]
Santa Monica Pier was “buzzing” with excitement earlier today as Cirque du Soleil presented a special Bug Dance. From the streets of Santa Monica to the Grand Chapiteau, some of OVO’s insects twisted ‘n crawled […]
On Friday, Feb. 17, at 6:16 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica police Department were in the area of 710 Broadway when they were flagged down by some citizens who told them that a man […]
By Jillian Alexander Most often, when people outside this region think of Santa Monica, they think of our gorgeous, wide sandy beaches, celebrities, and recognize it as a creative economy hub. Yet, many are surprised […]
Why are you taking pictures of my cakes?” a cheery gentleman inquires boisterously as I aim my camera at his cake case. “Because…I love them” I gush. He nods. Good answer, I note, and thankfully […]
