While her son should have told her that he was the victim of a hate crime (but it’s not surprising he didn’t given that kids might not realize the significance of an event or are worried about being singled out), Victoria Gray shouldn’t have had to find out about the incident involving her son, a wr
Dear EarthTalk: Radioactive rain recently fell in Massachusetts, likely due to Japan’s nuclear mess. Given the threats of radiation, wouldn’t it be madness now to continue with nuclear power? How can President Obama include nukes as part of a “clean energy” agenda? — Bill Mason, Hartford, Conn.
The Small Business Development Center at Santa Monica College is inviting business owners from across Los Angeles County to the launch of its new Green Business Certification Program on Thursday, June 23.
With Father’s Day swiftly approaching, I can’t help but think about what it might mean to be a father. Being a woman, I can only imagine, and then of course I have to think, well there are so many different types of fathers out there.
Dear EarthTalk: I heard that some reusable bags contain lead. Is this a major health concern? Can’t these bags be made to avoid such contamination? — Donald Young, Cincinnati, Ohio It’s true that some reusable shopping bags for sale in U.
SMMUSD HDQTRS —The Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation, which raises funds in support of arts, academics and athletics in local public schools, will award 24 grants to teachers at 14 different schools for up to $1,000 each, and award one “Super Grant” in the amount of $4,500 to Olympic High Sch
While Santa Monica may be considered by some to be a bike-friendly city, there is clearly more that can be done to make it safer to ride. Drivers need to be more aware of the law and pay closer attention to the road and the cyclists who share it.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s Board of Education last week made the right move when it decided to change its substance abuse policy allowing students who are caught drinking or doing drugs the opportunity to regain certain privileges, including the right to participate in graduat
