Council bans smoking on patios and balconies CITY HALL — Smokers who enjoy an occasional drag out on their patios better light up while they still can. That’s because the City Council on Tuesday voted to strengthen Santa Monica’s already strict ...more
Local beaches some of the most polluted in California OCEAN AVENUE — Santa Monica continues to have some of the most polluted beaches in California, with the Santa Monica Pier failing to meet clean water criteria nearly half the time, according to an annual study released Wednesday by the National Resources Defense Council....more
New parking restrictions near Adelaide stairs ADELAIDE DRIVE — Aiming to curb pedestrian traffic and overcrowding near two public staircases that have become ultra-popular workout spots, City Hall officials this week announced new weekend parking restrictions near Adelaide Drive and Fourth Street....more
Independent review of
de la Torre probe set CITY HALL — Santa Monica officials have agreed to conduct an independent review of police actions during a four-month investigation into whether school board member Oscar de la Torre committed child endangerment in connection with an after school fist fight between two teenagers....more
Holbrook pondering two-year council bid CITY HALL — In a move that could have big implications for November’s City Council election, five-term incumbent Bob Holbrook has announced he may run for a two-year seat on the council instead of a full four-year term as previously expected....more
NICE SHINE ‘Cradle,’ a large-scale permanent public artwork measuring 39 feet wide and 36 feet high, was installed on the east-facing shear ...more
CREATIVE JUICES Award-winning artist Janet Rawuka (right) paints a still-life of lotus pods during the weekly Artists League at the Santa Monica ...more
ENCHANTING DAY Children and their parents enjoy reenacting their favorite animals with actor/public relations director Sandra Zeitzew (top center) ...more
