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OpEd: State and National GOP in Suicide Pact?:

March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016

Watch the primary election process now playing out both nationally and in California, and you almost have to wonder whether the state and national wings of the Republican Party have made a suicide pact.

A Swimming Grand Opening: Santa Monica Center Gets a Facelift

March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016

Swimmers and families returning to the Santa Monica Swim Center after its three month closure were greeted with a smile and a free gear bag in place of a ribbon cutting Saturday with smiles all around.

Malibu Schools Drain $8 Million From SMMUSD In Legal Fees:

March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016

Proponents of legal action against Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) rallied Tuesday night to gather information and garner further support on a federal law suit scheduled for May that has mounting monetary implications for the entire school district.

Small Victories: 82-Year-Old Tenant Awarded $825,000:

March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016

A resident of 1519 12th Santa Monica is breathing a sigh of relief today after being awarded a total $825,000 by Los Angeles Superior Court after suing his landlords for public disclosure of private facts.

NKLA Pets of the Week – Rescue One Today:

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

NKLA Pets of the Week: Meet Biggles and Summer

Phorage: Meals That Heal:

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

If you live in Los Angeles, the cure for the common cold is authentic pho. Phorage on Overland Avenue is the doctor pho you.

Santa Monica Artists Open at Edgemar:

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

Santa Monica’s Edgemar Center for the Arts welcomes two local artists – Jennifer Verge and Stephanie Visser – at a reception this Sunday, March 6th. Verge’s exhibition “Believe in the Magic” will feature her works on wood. “Rhapsody in Blu” spotlights the abstract paintings of Stephanie Visser.

Westside Family Health Center Receives a $1 Million:

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

Westside Family Health Center has received a $1 Million gift grom the Richard F. Dwyer and Eleanor W. Dwyer Fund for Excellence at a recent fundraiser emceed by actress Gina Rodriguez. The money raised will provide primary health care to families trying to make ends meet.

Jerry’s Liquor Site Sells For More Than $470/Sf:

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

The building housing Jerry’s Liquor on Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica has sold to a private real estate developer for a record of more than $470 per square foot after drawing over a dozen offers for the property.

VIDEO: Breathing and Weight Loss with Tami Peavy: Have You Tried Balloon Therapy?

March 2, 2016

March 2, 2016

Shallow breathing can cause weight gain, or an inability to lose weight. Try balloon therapy to open your airways.