The latest New York Times/CBS News poll had bad news for Congress, whose support is down to single digits. But it had even worse news for the Republic.
DISTRICT HDQTRS — Arguably the most powerful force in Santa Monica politics announced its support for one of the most controversial topics before the school board — districtwide fundraising.
CIVIC CENTER — A prized piece of Santa Monica public art will undergo testing this week to ensure that it’s structurally stable after 20 years of exposure to the elements and human tampering.
CORSAIR FIELD — A slow start did little to derail Santa Monica College as it rallied late to dispatch rival West L.A., 32-21, en route to securing the Pacific Conference championship Saturday at home.
There was quite a lively and lengthy discussion about Santa Monica City Council election financing during last Tuesday’s council meeting. At issue was a proposed raise of the maximum allowable individual campaign contribution to City Council candidates to $400 from the current $250 and adding an ind
CIVIC CENTER — Nearly 150 food bloggers descended upon Santa Monica for the International Food Bloggers Conference 2011, three days of eating, drinking, networking and building companionship within a tight-knit community that rarely, if ever, gets closer than video chat.
THIRD STREET PROMENADE — It’s not hard to find Marshal Richards on the Third Street Promenade, even if he might not be able to give you directions himself.
CITY HALL — Within a year, Santa Monicans will begin to notice changes on their city streets. Within five, it’s going to be a whole new ballgame. That’s the promise of the Bicycle Master Plan, a 400-page document that got the Planning Commission’s stamp of approval Wednesday night.
CITY HALL — Saving the Village Trailer Park is going to be an expensive proposition that could jeopardize city services or other capital projects, city officials told the City Council at its meeting Tuesday.
CITY HALL — In October, Santa Monica hosted the world’s largest electric vehicle parade, featuring almost 200 cars running silently down Main Street from City Hall.
CITY HALL — If you’re looking for a little late-night nosh after an evening of carousing at the popular bars on Main Street, you’re going to have to stagger a bit farther than usual.
If you are looking for a combination of tennis and the Garden of Eden, you need look no further than Rancho Santa Fe. Nestled on 40 rolling acres, less than two hours from Santa Monica, is a gem of a resort called Rancho Valencia.