Themed “Make a Splash,” Santa Monica Public Library’s Summer Reading Program saw significant increases in participation over previous years for the 10-week program designed to raise literacy skills in children and teens over the summer months.
Dear EarthTalk Are there efforts to increase bike lanes and paths around the nation? I’d like to be able to bike more instead of drive, but I’m concerned about safety.
Starting Wednesday, Californians getting a new or renewed driver’s license will be receiving a redesigned card that features better security measures and a brand-new look, officials said.
Do you have a favorite sushi spot? How about a dynamite burger joint? If so, the Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to know. Tourism officials are asking their Facebook and Twitter friends to submit their “10 Best” lists in Santa Monica to celebrate 10/10/10.
The Santa Monica Community College District is looking to appoint a member to the Personnel Commission. The appointment term is Dec. 1, 2010 — Dec. 1, 2013.
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard conflicting reports regarding how long it really takes for a plastic grocery bag to decompose. Can you set the record straight? — Martha Blount, San Diego, Calif.
• Who: Santa Monica Daily Press • What: Squirm Night 2010: A candidate forum and discussion on Measures Y and YY • When: Oct. 4, 2010 • Where: MLK Auditorium at the Santa Monica Public Library.
St. Monica’s football team routed Blair, 42-0, in Pasadena on Saturday. St. Monica improves to 3-2 on the season, matching its win total from a year ago.
City Hall employees should be recognized for agreeing to cover a portion of their health insurance premiums and City Manager Rod Gould and his management team should be commended for tackling this controversial topic at a time when emotions are running high because of the recession and its impact on
• Name: Barry A. Snell • Age: 55 • Occupation: Certified public accountant/ school board president • Marital status/children: Single with three children • Your neighborhood? How long have you lived there?: South of Montana, 15 years • Own or rent?: Rent • Public school or private?: Public schools in
• Name: Laurie Lieberman • Age: 57 • Occupation: Education activist/parent/ attorney • Marital status/children: Married/two children, three step-children • Your neighborhood? How long have you lived there?: 30-year Santa Monica resident; north of Montana (nine years); previously, Ocean Park and Suns
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in a sexual assault.