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Chef Ray Garcia has been at FIG since it opened in 2009.

Keeping It Local And Organic At FIG Santa Monica:

“Fresh. Simple. Unassuming. Sustainable.” All are words that Chef Ray Garcia uses to describe the menu at FIG, a seasonal bistro on Second Street between Wilshire and California. FIG’s dishes incorporate up to 90 percent […]

Overnight Rain Expected In Santa Monica:

Rain is likely tonight in Santa Monica, mainly after 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. It will be a mostly cloudy night with a low of about 56 and an east southeast wind […]

Winterlit returns to Santa Monica on Nov. 13 and will continue throughout the holiday season.

Santa Monica’s Winterlit Celebration Returns:

Downtown Santa Monica’s Holiday celebration Winterlit returns on Nov. 13 and will continue throughout the holiday season with a variety of family-friendly activities, including winter wonderland surprises, the annual Winterlit Holiday Concert, nightly Menorah lightings […]

Equality California Endorses Butler For Assembly Re-Election:

Equality California (EQCA) has announced its endorsement of Assemblymember Betsy Butler’s re-election to the California State Assembly. Equality California is a non-profit civil rights organization dedicated to ensuring the rights of California’s LGBT population. They […]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ONGOING EVENTS:

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers. Various positions are available. To volunteer, call Tom Viscount at 310.394.3773 ext. 112 from 1-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Beyond Baroque offers free writing workshops including Monday […]

Santa Monica Exhibits Guide Nov. 11-17:

Triptease Revue, will introduce a new body of his work featuring masked voyeurs, explicit thematic paintings, plus signature babyheads, and a wide array of other sensory surprises through Dec. 1 at Post No Bills. 1103 […]