Shame on City Hall, too:
Among the things Santa Monica City Council meetings are famous for is their extreme length. For one thing, whatever the subject, Council members seem to find it necessary to almost literally talk it to death. […]
Floating Flowers to Open at Ruskin:
The Ruskin Group Theatre will open a new exhibit, “Floating Flowers” by New York artist Deanne Lemle Bosnak, at a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, at the theater at 3000 […]
Shotgun House Lives!:
Last Tuesday, Santa Monica’s City Council voted 6 to 1 to move the Shotgun House from Santa Monica Airport to the former Fisher Lumber yard at 14th Street and Colorado, which was recently purchased by […]
“The Past Isn’t Dead, It Isn’t Even Past.”: – William Faulkner
Three years ago, when its owner was about to demolish the last shotgun house in Santa Monica, residents stepped in, saved the house and paid the costs of moving it to Santa Monica Airport where […]
Letters to the Editor:
SMC’s bad planTo the City Council: As you know, Santa Monica College is asking the city to allow SMC Bundy Campus vehicle access to Airport Avenue to resolve traffic issues experienced by Los Angeles residents […]
FARMER’S MARKET REPORT: Homecoming: Pico Farmers’ Market Is Back:
After a two-year absence, the Pico Farmers’ Market is returning “home” to the newly renovated Virginia Avenue Park on Saturday, November 12. The farmers’ market was the single most requested feature that residents indicated they […]
Performances:
“All About Santa,” musical matinee series, through December 18, Birthday, Holiday and Tea Parties, hosted by one of the gaily costumed Playhouse actors are available in conjunction with the play for every performance. (310) 394-9779 […]
City Council Delays Vote On Landmark:
BULLETIN: Last night, November 1, the Council voted 6-1, with Mayor Pam O’Connor casting the sole nay vote, that the Shotgun house be stored at the Fisher lumber yard, which the City owns, until a […]
Letters to the Editor:
Gratitude To the editor: Thank you for printing the comprehensive explanation of the ballot initiatives and their impact on women by Kelly Hayes-Raitt. I was planning on voting, but now I have a clearer idea […]
Continuing Exhibitions:
A Faery Hunt – a search for faeries and other mysterious creatures spotted around Heavenly Pond. Saturdays (at the Franklin Canyon location pending weather, closed holidays). 2600 Franklin Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, at the William […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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