Santa Monicans, their neighbors and countless other people around the world spent their weekend celebrating Passover and Easter. As they did so, some may think back to two December holidays, Christmas and Chanukah, and the much-loved community displays of the nativity scenes and menorah in Palisades
Dear EarthTalk: How is it that dams actually hurt rivers? — Missy Davenport, Boulder, Colo. Dams are a symbol of human ingenuity and engineering prowess-controlling the flow of a wild rushing river is no small feat.
City Hall Santa Monica is a finalist for the 2012 Sustainable Community Award in the medium-size city category, according to a statement released Thursday by City Hall.
St. Monica’s Vincent Flores makes a play on a grounder against St. Paul on Wednesday at Marine Park. St. Monica lost a close one, 2-1, in eight innings.
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that there are a number of bills before Congress right now that seek to turn over public lands to destructive commercial and recreational activity.
Santa Monica High School freshman Denise Reynoso attempts to score as Beverly Hills’ Shyra Costas makes the tag on Wednesday at Beverly HIlls. Samohi would win the game 12-0, improving its record to 3-0 in Ocean League play.
Dear EarthTalk I understand that mining was just banned in the Grand Canyon and environs. Why is that an important victory for the environment? Michael McAllister Reno, Nev.
NOMA — Like any devout member of the tribe, Jessica Katz looks forward to Passover Seder, the Jewish ritual feast that involves the retelling of the story of the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.
Samohi catcher Lino Lares tags out Peninsula’s Beau Steinhauer on Thursday on campus. Samohi went on to lose the game, 9-6. The loss sends Samohi to 3-8 on the season.
Public institutions of higher learning are struggling to fulfill their mission, which is to provide a quality education to all those interested in cracking the books.
