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Trash Talk: Dumpers Take Joy Out of Beach Days

August 19, 2016

August 19, 2016

Morning walks by the shoreline on Santa Monica’s beaches have become far from pristine of late, with joggers dodging glass bottles, empty beer cans, and an increasing array of plastic trash.

Let Us Gather for Music at the Pier:

August 19, 2016

August 19, 2016

A recent article in the Mirror highlighted the fact that it costs an estimated $50,000 a show to put on the free Summer Twilight Concert series at the Santa Monica Pier. In considering that overhead, the inevitable question arose: Is it worth it?

Big Blue Bus Service Route Changes: Changes coming in the final phase of Evolution of Blue

August 19, 2016

August 19, 2016

Big Blue Bus (BBB) is introducing major route and schedule changes as part of the final phase of the Evolution of...

Hip Youngsters Handicapped by Hip Injuries (VIDEO):

August 19, 2016

August 19, 2016

Not long ago, when people thought of hip surgery, they would associate it with the elderly man next door who...

Going Gummy for Sweet Sugar:

August 19, 2016

August 19, 2016

By Sam Skopp This past Saturday, Third Street Promenade sweets store It’sugar gave out a milkshake created in collaboration with...

SM.a.r.t.: Reclaiming Our Civic & Architectural Culture:

August 19, 2016

August 19, 2016

By SM.a.r.t. Both our country and city are at crossroads. Both are also facing similar challenges. Locally, our Santa Monica...

Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Santa Monica:

August 18, 2016

August 18, 2016

The Santa Monica Police Department is continuing its efforts for Motorcycle Safety Awareness. Officers will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation in an effort to lower deaths and injuries stemming from motorcycle collisions.

Westside Unity Classic Car Show, Saturday Aug 20:

August 18, 2016

August 18, 2016

Pico Youth & Family Center in partnership with West Los the Documentary are hosting the first Westside Unity Classic Car Show in Santa Monica to raise funds for youth services and events that promote Chicano/Latino culture. The car show will be held on Saturday, August 20th from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Will Rogers Elementary School in Santa Monica.

Gelson’s Market In Santa Monica To Host Seasonal Hatch Chile Roasting:

August 18, 2016

August 18, 2016

Grown in Hatch, New Mexico, Hatch Chiles are a mildly hot yet savory pepper that, when perfectly roasted, yields a...

Artist Alia Malley Projection Installation on Now at Bergamot Station:

August 18, 2016

August 18, 2016

The City of Santa Monica and Sloan Projects, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town...