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Racing Turtles Get Habitat Upgrade

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

The racing turtles of Brennan’s are making a splash in their newly upgraded habitat. Take a peek..  Video made possible by Peter Mullins Properties.

Santa Monica High Welcomes New Football Coach

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

Santa Monica High would like to welcome its new football coach, Matt Kirk. Kirk was welcomed with a dinner on...

2018 Sustainable Quality Award (SQA) Winners Announced for Achievements Incorporating Sustainable Practices into Business

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

Celebrating its 23rd year, the Sustainable Quality Awards recognize local businesses that demonstrate excellence in helping Santa Monica continue to move toward...

Earth Day 35th Public Rededication of the Children’s Tree of Life to be Held April 22 in Santa Monica Palisades Park

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

On Earth Day- Sunday, April 22 this year- the Children’s Tree of Life will be publicly rededicated marking the 35th anniversary of...

Santa Monica Elks Lodge to Host Annual Citizen of the Year Dinner

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

March 29, the Santa Monica Elks, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) will recognize someone they believe...

Grant-Lee Phillips Confirms U.S. Dates Tour Features Co-Bill With Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses More Dates to be Announced

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

Acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips has confirmed the first leg of a U.S. tour in support of his ninth solo album, Widdershins, set for February...

Lawmaker Richard Bloom Wants Warning Labels On Polyester Clothing

March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018

California lawmaker Richard Bloom wants warning labels on polyester clothing, arguing that it sheds plastic microfibers that ultimately hurt the...

Rebecca Abano Selected as New City Architect

March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018

Public Works Director Susan Cline announced the selection of Rebecca Abano as Santa Monica’s new City Architect. Abano comes to...

GRID Alternatives Installs Solar Photovoltaic System on Low-Income Housing

March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018

GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles, the largest solar nonprofit in Southern California, announced today that it would construct multiple solar...

Westside Beat: Stroke Support Group

March 20, 2018

March 20, 2018

If you’ve had a stroke, then Heart Health Awareness is not something that you only think about in February, it...