June 23, 2026
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Theater:

Cyrano de Bergerac, the famous French play in verse by Edmond Rostand, directed by Rae Allen, through Jan. 23, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday, (no performances Dec. 20 through January 2), $20-$25, […]

The Ruskin Group Theatre’s production of “Cyrano de Bergerac”

Theater Review: Cyrano de Bergerac:

The Ruskin Group Theatre’s production of “Cyrano de Bergerac” is an act of faith and courage worthy of the play’s title character. In this modern age, an 1897 verse play about romance in 17th century […]

Theater:

Cyrano de Bergerac, the famous French play in verse by Edmond Rostand, directed by Rae Allen, through January 23, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday, (no performances December 20 through January 2), $20-$25, […]

Rod Gould

City Manager Meetings Good for City and Residents Alike:

Over the past few weeks, City Manager Rod Gould has been meeting with different neighborhood groups (six in all) to discuss Santa Monica’s economic outlook, problems, and solutions. With the meetings now over the process […]

Richard Bloom was voted by the City Council to be Santa Monica's Mayor on Tuesday

Richard Bloom Voted Santa Monica’s Mayor:

Richard Bloom was chosen by his fellow Santa Monica City Council members to be the City’s next mayor for a two-year term on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at City Hall. Bloom has been serving on the […]

Who Will Be Santa Monica’s Mayor?:

A decision on who will be Santa Monica’s next Mayor will be made at this Tuesday’s, Dec. 7, City Council meeting. The City of Santa Monica is not divided into districts so all seven City […]

Steve Stajich, Columnist

I’m Sorry, Did You Say… “Invasive?”:

I know who you talked to on your cell phone last week. I know which websites you’ve visited on your computer. I know that you purchased health care items at your drug store two days […]

Santa Monica's Shotgun house

Santa Monica’s Shotgun House Finds a Home:

A landmark “shotgun house” found a new home only one block from its original construction place at 2520 Second Street near the Ocean Park Library. The historic building will house the Santa Monica Conservancy Preservation […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE Bloody Red Heart, stage adaptation of teenaged girls’ essays about real teen life, through November 21, 8 p.m. Thurdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd, LA, 310.477.2055 x2. Linda Ekstrom, […]