Dr. Michael Matthews, Assistant Superintendent for SMMUSD, was one of the jailbirds at the 3rd Annual Santa Monica Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-up at The Daily Grill in Santa Monica on Thursday, February 21. Felons turned in their pre-raised bail of $1,600 – the cost to send two kids to MDA’s free Summer Camp for kids with neuromuscular diseases, where activities include swimming, talent shows, and arts and crafts.
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Tender Greens Adds Mediterranean Wraps to Menu Through Oct. 7
The steak wrap is priced between $16.35 and $17.20. The falafel wrap ranges from $12.95 to $13.80. By Sarah Lin Tender Greens has added Mediterranean-style wraps to its menu for the first time. The limited-time […]

Film Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
This is not your father’s, mother’s, grandfather’s or grandmother’s Spider-Man. This is how a comic book character movie should be made. The lead character here may have superpowers, but he’s human in spirit and has […]

Santa Monica launches free outdoor music and film series at Tongva Park
City partners with Rum and Humble for six-week Tongva Twilight series running Saturdays through September. By Sarah Lin City event organizers and concert producers will launch a free, six-week outdoor entertainment program at Tongva Park […]

Autopsy reveals opera singer Jubilant Sykes suffered 68 knife wounds in fatal attack at Santa Monica home
Medical examiner rules death a homicide as his son awaits August arraignment. Famed American baritone Jubilant Sykes died from dozens of knife wounds inside his Santa Monica home late last year, according to newly released […]

Belles Beach House Plans to Grow Two Stories, Restoring Historic Venice Architecture
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