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The Fun Police: Twilight Concerts Move to Fall and Off the Beach

December 15, 2017

December 15, 2017

By Jennifer Eden In an effort to address swelling crowds attending Santa Monica’s annual Twilight Concert Series at the Pier,...

No-Burn Alert: Mandatory Wood-Burning Ban in Effect Today For Residents of the South Coast Air Basin

December 15, 2017

December 15, 2017

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has issued a residential no-burn alert effective Friday, December 15, 2017, for all those living in the South Coast Air...

All is Quiet: Construction Begins on Final Phase of SMO Runway Shortening

December 15, 2017

December 15, 2017

By Jennifer Eden Sunset Park residents woke to the sound of silence Wednesday morning as operations at Santa Monica Airport...

SMa.r.t.-Santa Monica’s Early Adoption of Solar Ordinance is a “Shady Deal” for Residents

December 15, 2017

December 15, 2017

By Thane Roberts If you are considering a major remodel, or building a new home this year, you should prepare...

Alert Police Blotter 12/11/17-12/15/17

December 15, 2017

December 15, 2017

By Tim Broughton Identity Theft. On Sunday, December 3, at 9:57 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were...

A Chilly Good Time at The 9th Annual Wigs on ICE

December 15, 2017

December 15, 2017

On Sunday, December 3rd, the 9th Annual Wigs on ICE, a costume, ice-skating, and holiday party was a big a hit with...

STEM Expo and Caine’s Arcade Shows off Rogers Learning Community Students’ Scientific Prowess

December 14, 2017

December 14, 2017

Rogers Learning Community students were engineers today as part of the annual STEM Expo and Caine’s Arcade. Great work by...

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Appoints Arts Leader Kristin Sakoda as Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission

December 14, 2017

December 14, 2017

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed Kristin Sakoda to head its Countywide Arts Initiatives as Executive Director of...

Number of Insurance Claims Received From the SoCal Wildfires Surpasses 1,500 for Statefarm

December 14, 2017

December 14, 2017

As the Thomas Fire continues to burn in Ventura County threatening property and local communities, and recovery efforts begin after...

Now We’ll See What Transparency Can Do

December 14, 2017

December 14, 2017

By Tom Elias California will be exploring new ground as the impending election year builds to its climax in early...