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HOA Homefront: Are unexplained assessment increases and vague agendas OK?

Hi Kelly, we just received a notice two days ago that our HOA assessments will increase 10%. The new increase takes effect in 3 weeks. We did not receive any

By Guest Author

/ 5 Jan 2024

HOA Homefront: Are unexplained assessment increases and vague agendas OK?

One year into the SM Black Apology, let 2024 be the Year of Action

Committee for Racial Justice (CRJ) will kick off the New Year with a workshop on January 7, at Virginia Ave. Park’s Thelma Terry Center at 6 p.m. for

By Guest Author

/ 4 Jan 2024

One year into the SM Black Apology, let 2024 be the Year of Action

Pageant of the Masters To Host Open Casting Call for Volunteers of All Ages, January 5 – 7, 2024

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, California, is hosting its annual Open Casting Call in search of volunteers for next summer's show, À La Mode: The

By Guest Author

/ 4 Jan 2024

Pageant of the Masters To Host Open Casting Call for Volunteers of All Ages, January 5 – 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Carol Tantau June 6, 1945 – December 28, 2023

Last Thursday, Venice lost a true community gem. In the quiet hours between December 27 and the early morning of December 28, Carol Tantau passed away peacefully in her sleep.

By Guest Author

/ 4 Jan 2024

In Loving Memory of Carol Tantau June 6, 1945 – December 28, 2023

Sing Your Song: Screening and Panel Discussion

Santa Monica Public Library and the Martin Luther King Jr. Westside Coalition invite you to celebrate the legacy of singer, actor, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte with a screening

By Guest Author

/ 4 Jan 2024

Sing Your Song: Screening and Panel Discussion

Begin the Musical Year with a Chamber Music Palisades Concert

A wonderful winter’s Wednesday evening awaits! Join organizers Wednesday January 24 at 8 pm when Chamber Music Palisades opens the year with a harp, violin, viola, and flute concert

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/ 4 Jan 2024

Begin the Musical Year with a Chamber Music Palisades Concert

KCRW visionary and Santa Monica local Ruth Seymour dies at 88

Ruth Seymour, the visionary behind the transformation of KCRW-FM passed away on December 22, 2023, at the age of 88. She played a pivotal role in turning KCRW into a

By Guest Author

/ 3 Jan 2024

KCRW visionary and Santa Monica local Ruth Seymour dies at 88

Radiant Resilience: Clean conscious skincare for menopause: REVIEW

Nina Anderson As a woman experiencing perimenopause, I eagerly anticipated the opportunity to explore Finlay+Green’s skin revitalizing moisturizer designed for menopausal skin after hearing the rave reviews. Since

By Guest Author

/ 28 Dec 2023

Radiant Resilience: Clean conscious skincare for menopause: REVIEW

AP’s top songs of 2023: ‘On My Mama,’ ‘Flowers,’ ‘Monaco’ and more

Ten of the best songs of the year, as determined by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman, in no particular order. Dive in. "On My Mama," Victoria Monét

By Guest Author

/ 23 Dec 2023

AP’s top songs of 2023: ‘On My Mama,’ ‘Flowers,’ ‘Monaco’ and more

AP’s top albums of 2023: Music from Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, the Rolling Stones and more

Ten of the top albums of the year, as chosen by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman. It was a blockbuster year across genres, but only a few could make

By Guest Author

/ 23 Dec 2023

AP’s top albums of 2023: Music from Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, the Rolling Stones and more

California’s history of regulating consumer prices often protects companies or providers

In the 19th century, California began experimenting with regulating the prices of vital services and commodities. Nearly 150 years later, Californians still don’t know if it’s working as

By Guest Author

/ 22 Dec 2023

The California Public Utilities Commission offices at the Edmund G Pat Brown building in San Francisco on Jan. 28, 2022.

Top TV of 2023: AP’s selections include ‘Succession,’ ‘Jury Duty,’ ‘Shrinking,’ ‘Swarm’

With so many shows on TV and streaming services, it’s impossible not to miss a gem or two. This year’s top television offerings as selected by The Associated

By Guest Author

/ 22 Dec 2023

Top TV of 2023: AP’s selections include ‘Succession,’ ‘Jury Duty,’ ‘Shrinking,’ ‘Swarm’