Dear EarthTalk I’m interested in getting a new tattoo, but recently found out that red tattoo ink contains mercury. Is this true of other tattoo inks as well? Are there any eco-friendly alternatives? John P.
This Sunday head over to Virginia Avenue Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to take part in the sixth annual Pico Festival and Classic Car Show. The festival puts the spotlight on many creative businesses and artists who call the Pico Neighborhood home.
Samohi senior Greta Schmittdel spikes the ball against El Segundo on Tuesday at home. Samohi won the match in straight games; 25-21, 26-24 and 25-17. Next for Samohi is a road Ocean League game against Culver City on Oct.
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — Santa Monica police have released surveillance video of two men they believe brutally beat a man Thursday morning while he was working out on the 3100 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.
WILSHIRE BLVD — A Los Angeles man was being held Sunday on $1 million bail and is facing charges of attempted murder after he was arrested Friday for allegedly stabbing an employee at the Wilshire West Car Wash.
Dear EarthTalk I know that polar bears are losing ice cover due to climate change, but what are other ways that global warming affects wildlife around the globe? Hanna Bond Hartford, Conn.
The grass-roots effort to create a place on the Santa Monica Beach for dogs to roam off-leash and enjoy the surf and sand is one the Daily Press supports.
The Daily Press is pleased with the House of Representatives for finally realizing that money needs to be spent on rehabbing the West Los Angeles VA campus, particularly Building 209, which has been identified as a future home for chronically homeless veterans.
Samohi’s Sarah Krenik (right) spikes the ball in the face of Torrance defenders Tuesday on campus. Samohi would win in three games: 25-17, 25-18 and 25-13,
Dear EarthTalk What is “genetic pollution” as it pertains to the bioengineering of animals, fish and plants, and what happens if they cross breed with their wild cousins? R.
St. Monica’s football team lost to nearby Malibu, 17-3, Saturday on the road. The loss drops St. Monica to 1-2 on the season. Malibu improved to 1-2. Next for St.
DOWNTOWN The United States captured several titles and medals at the International Triathlon Union World Championship, which was held in Beijing between Sept.
