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Joey Chestnut to Compete in Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship

October 3, 2018

October 3, 2018

World’s fastest eaters to converge in Santa Monica for National Taco Day.  By Staff Writer Top Major League Eating (MLE)...

The Broad Stage presents John Beasley’s big band MONK’estra

October 3, 2018

October 3, 2018

By Staff Writer The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica presents pianist/composer/arranger John Beasley who will bring the...

Introducing Doc Drew’s Swish

October 3, 2018

October 3, 2018

Welcome to the first issue of volume one of Swish, a weekly periodical with recaps and photos of Santa Monica...

Fasting: What You Should Know

October 2, 2018

October 2, 2018

It’s was recently the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur, and tradition dictates a 24-hour fasting. Most people I know that...

Your Chance to Ask 2018 Election Candidates a Question

October 2, 2018

October 2, 2018

Calling on questions for City Council, Rent Control Board and School Board candidates.  Sam Catanzaro Election season is approaching and...

Getting Lost in the Translation

October 2, 2018

October 2, 2018

“The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona” misses the mark. Trying to contact the dead isn’t exactly a new concept. For...

SMC Soccer Off to Stellar Seasons Continue

October 1, 2018

October 1, 2018

By Chad Winthrop Women’s Soccer Continues Dominating Run. The Santa Monica College Corsairs women’s soccer team have started off their...

Bridge Housing for Homeless Vets

September 30, 2018

September 30, 2018

Up to 100 units of temporary housing coming soon to the West Los Angeles VA.  By Sam Catanzaro  Homeless veterans...

Honoring Santa Monica Firefighters, Firetrucks

September 30, 2018

September 30, 2018

By Staff Writer September is Firefighter Appreciation Month and this past Wednesday M Street Kitchen in Santa Monica showed their...

Bull in China Shop, or Wrecking Ball? 

September 28, 2018

September 28, 2018

I was lamenting the turn our beach town has taken in the last few years. Sadly, not for the better....