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SMDP Crime Watch: Tracking Local Crime and Safety News

At about 7 a.m. on December 7 The victim of a stabbing flagged down officers working a transit detail near the 4th Street platform. The crime occurred in the

By Guest Author

/ 12 Dec 2023

SMDP Crime Watch: Tracking Local Crime and Safety News

Letter: Not worth a fig, it seems

One of Santa Monica’s warmest holiday traditions was scrubbed this weekend with minimal notice when the Miramar hotel abruptly cancelled its annual "Meet Me Under the Fig Tree&

By Guest Author

/ 12 Dec 2023

Letter: “There is an epidemic of cannabis abuse by children”

Your recent article on permitting recreational cannabis sales mentions that a second pot store will be allowed to open a block from Lincoln Middle School. There is an epidemic of

By Guest Author

/ 11 Dec 2023

Letter: “There is an epidemic of cannabis abuse by children”

Councilwoman Traci Park Hosts Veterans Resource Fair, Helping Hundreds of Veterans

In a continued commitment to community and the welfare of veterans, Councilwoman Traci Park partnered with New Directions for Veterans and City Departments to host a veterans resource fair at

By Guest Author

/ 11 Dec 2023

Councilwoman Traci Park Hosts Veterans Resource Fair, Helping Hundreds of Veterans

Chanukah celebration

Chabad in S. Monica (Chabad on 17th), kicked off the Chanukah holiday celebration with a giant Menorah lighting on Third street Promenade last week. Nearly 1000 participants gathered in the

By Guest Author

/ 11 Dec 2023

After one year, the focus remains the same for Mayor Bass, solve L.A. homelessness

As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and I discussed her first year in office and the tension between goal-setting and responding to crises, she was interrupted with an update from

By Guest Author

/ 8 Dec 2023

After one year, the focus remains the same for Mayor Bass, solve L.A. homelessness

The City of Santa Monica Black apology, one year later

One year ago this month, Santa Monica’s Mayor Sue Himmelrich, along with the entire City Council, issued a formal apology to its Black American residents for past injustices caused

By Guest Author

/ 8 Dec 2023

The City of Santa Monica Black apology, one year later

HOA Homefront: A dozen long-term HOA challenges

Dear Readers, this marks the 700th "HOA Homefront" column since it debuted in 2005. At this milestone, I would like to share with you 12 significant challenges for

By Guest Author

/ 8 Dec 2023

HOA Homefront: A dozen long-term HOA challenges

Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop Presents “LARGER THAN LIFE – A Celebration of Musical Theatre Through the Eras”

The Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop will celebrate live theater with performances of “LARGER THAN LIFE – A Celebration of Musical Theatre Through the Eras” on Friday, Dec. 15, at

By Guest Author

/ 8 Dec 2023

Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop Presents “LARGER THAN LIFE – A Celebration of Musical Theatre Through the Eras”

SMMUSD Presents Holiday Visual and Performing Arts Events 2023

Visual and performing arts programs at secondary schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District schedule several concerts and events throughout the holiday season that are open to the public

By Guest Author

/ 8 Dec 2023

‘Tis the Season to be at Santa Monica Public Library!

Santa Monica Public Library invites you to celebrate the season with a host of festive activities for all ages. Bring your family and friends to enjoy holiday crafts, music, and

By Guest Author

/ 8 Dec 2023

‘Tis the Season to be at Santa Monica Public Library!

Soundwaves Presents Cathy Milliken

The Santa Monica Public Library’s acclaimed Soundwaves new music series welcomes oboe virtuoso Cathy Milliken to the Main Library’s Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.

By Guest Author

/ 8 Dec 2023