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Congestion Leaves Commuters Questioning Traffic Notification System:

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016

A two-lane closure left only one lane open yesterday on the southbound PCH beginning south of Santa Monica Canyon up to the California Incline.

Landmark Victorian Home on 2nd Restored and on the Market:

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016

One of three remaining cottages, of an original seven, that made up the Santa Monica Turn-of-the-Century Thematic District has just been restored by the city and developer.

Santa Monica’s explore.org to Live Broadcast From The Ocean Floor and Take Questions From Social Media:

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016

Explore.org and Channel Islands National Park Team Up To Broadcast World-Renowned Oceanographer Live from the Kelp Beds of California’s Channel Islands.

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses SMO Decision:

May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

The federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled for the City of Santa Monica and against the Federal Aviation Administration in the City’s lawsuit to establish its right to control use of the 227 acres of land now occupied by the Santa Monica Airport.

Will Rogers Learning Community Wins $750 from Grades of Green in Trash Free Lunch Challenge Competition:

May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

Will Rogers Learning Community Wins $750 from Grades of Green in Trash Free Lunch Challenge Competition

The Broad Stage- 16/17 Subscriptions Now On Sale:

May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

16/17 Subscriptions Now On Sale Receive great benefits including free ticket exchanges, advance purchase notifications, and more when you purchase your series. Subscribers save 10% on tickets (20% for Broad Stage members).

Kaiser Permanente West LA’s Free Surgery Day for Underserved Residents:

May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

Surgeries and medical procedures were provided to 25 local residents with limited health insurance at no cost to them as part of Community Access Day at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles on May 14.

Meals on Wheels West and Their Pet Program Win Spring into Kindsness Awards:

May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

Meals on Wheels West & MOW West Pet Food Program is the first recipient of the “Spring Into Kindness Beyond the Best (BTB) Award”. MOW West Executive Director Chris Baca and staff accepted this prestigious honor on Monday, May 9 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica.

Pacific Park Spotlights 20 Years On 20 Gondolas For 20 th Birthday Celebration During Week Of May 16-23:

May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

In honor of Pacific Park’s 20 th Birthday, each evening beginning Friday, May 6, Pacific Park will illuminate one of the Ferris wheel’s 20 gondolas with the respective year to spotlight a Park milestone, starting with 1996. On Wednesday, May 25 all 20 gondolas will be illuminated, which will set the stage for the Ferris wheel’s new lighting package reveal the following day.

TAP and BBB Buy One Get One – on Now!:

May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

For a limited time, buy one Big Blue Bus pass, and get a second pass for free (aka BOGO) and add Stored Value on a TAP card and get up to $20 free. Wheeeee!