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Will Lawsuits and Fees Frustrate Brown’s Tunnels?

September 7, 2017

September 7, 2017

By Tom Elias The first time Jerry Brown was governor of California, his greatest policy defeat came when resentful Northern...

Veterans Partners with Community for Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive

September 7, 2017

September 7, 2017

The American Legion has partnered with the Santa Monica and Los Angeles communities to provide relief to those Texas families...

North of Montana Association (NOMA) Meets September 7

September 6, 2017

September 6, 2017

Noma holds its monthly meeting Thursday, September 7,  7 pm at Montana Branch Libarary, 1704 Montana Avenue.  Social hour from 6:30 to 7...

American Youth Symphony Presents Concert to Honor John Liebes at UCLA’s Royce Hall

September 6, 2017

September 6, 2017

At 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 in UCLA’s Royce Hall, the American Youth Symphony (AYS) opens its 2017-18 concert...

Santa Monica Conservancy Hosts Sacred Places Tour

September 6, 2017

September 6, 2017

The Santa Monica Conservancy‘s annual fall tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the history, culture and architectural beauty of 15 places...

Generation Philanthropy to Host Fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey September 7

September 6, 2017

September 6, 2017

Generation Philanthropy is hosting a Fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts. The event is this Thursday, Sept 7, for an...

Music Fest Fun: Venice Beach Music Festival Returns for its 12th Year

September 6, 2017

September 6, 2017

By Sam Skopp   Saturday, Aug. 26 saw the annual Venice Beach Music Festival return to Windward Plaza Park on...

Groundwork for Embargo Laid in Venice Café

September 5, 2017

September 5, 2017

By Melanie Camp   “Embargo,” a documentary on Cuban American relations that sparked controversy at this year’s Miami Film Festival,...

Water and Power

September 5, 2017

September 5, 2017

Behold the power of nature as manifested in Hurricane Harvey. At one point, coverage of the storm switched from reporting...

Varsity Football Opens for Vikings

September 5, 2017

September 5, 2017

A disappointing start to Santa Monica High School’s varsity football season saw the SAMO Vikings go down 39-0 Friday, Aug....