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Youth Literary Fest Starts Friday:

April 27, 2016

April 27, 2016

The Youth and Young Adult Book Festival (Yallwest) is opening Friday in Santa Monica with thousands expected to attend the popular literary and arts event that has expanded to boasting a fabulous line-up of talent.

Student-Teacher Sex Case Against Santa Monica English Teacher at Marlborough School Admits Psych. Report:

April 26, 2016

April 26, 2016

A judge ruled today that defense attorneys can review the psychiatric records of a young woman who alleges a former English teacher from Santa Monica at a Hancock Park all-girls school sexually abused and impregnated her when she was a student.

Get Hugging! World Laughter Day Sunday in Santa Monica:

April 26, 2016

April 26, 2016

Everybody knows that laughing and hugging feel good, but few realize how valuable these simple tools can be in improving our every day wellness and wellbeing.

Arts & Literacy Event Promises Family Fun at Virginia Park:

April 26, 2016

April 26, 2016

Bring a picnic lunch, refillable water bottle and blankets or chairs for you and your family to Virginia Park Saturday!

SAMOHI Wins Silver Medal, Ranks 112 in California:

April 26, 2016

April 26, 2016

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Malibu and Santa Monica high schools in the top 120 schools in California, with rankings of 53 and 112, respectively, both in higher position from last year.

KPCC Radio News Anchor Steve Julian Has Died From Complications of Brain Cancer:

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

KPCC radio news anchor Steve Julian has died from complications of brain cancer, the radio station announced yesterday.

NKLA Pets of the Week: Sasha and Jackie Chan:

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

Enhance your life with a cuddly pet of the week from NKLA

Guitar Festival Plugs In:

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

The Malibu Guitar Festival is gearing up to be one of the Westside’s top music events of the year, with a stellar line-up of nationally recognized artists announced.

Alert Police Blotter! The latest from SMPD:

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

Alert Police Blotter! The latest from SMPD

Trading Places: Beyond Alzheimer’s Support Group Embraces Location Change

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

Originally founded following the journey through Alzheimer’s disease by her father, the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan, Patti Davis’ support group, Beyond Alzheimer’s, will be moving next month from UCLA to St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica.