In the sprawling metropolis better known as Los Angeles, there’s no problem finding cuisine from any corner of the world. However, compared to other big American cities like New York and Chicago, it is slim pickings on the West Coast when it comes to greasy little gyro stands or the late night shawo
LOS ANGELES — A raid on a health food store and its raw dairy products sparked a protest outside a Los Angeles courthouse Thursday where the market’s owner was arraigned on charges of selling unlicensed, unpasteurized milk.
MAIN STREET — The ever changing mural on Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard is a familiar sight to anyone living in Santa Monica. “Ocean Park Pier” began as a portrait of the bustling Santa Monica seaside in the 1920s, but soon other artists added their own flourishes, like the infamous image of a
The presence of illegal immigrants in the United States continues to generate ineffectual political initiatives, from employment verification mandates to referendums against in-state tuition access.
LOS ANGELES — The son of the late Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal has pleaded not guilty to felony heroin possession two days after his arrest during a traffic stop.
Before the single-use bag ban goes into effect Sept. 1, Santa Monica Public Library has already begun the process of going “green.” Library officials announced that starting Monday, Aug.
CITYWIDE — Flora Gil Krisiloff is no stranger to the intricacies of dealing with the mounting homeless problem in Santa Monica. “I have served as (Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky’s) deputy on homelessness and mental health for over six years,” she said.
SMC — Santa Monica College is on track to break its 2010-11 record for number of applications for enrollment received, despite funding cuts that result in ever-fewer seats for qualified students.
DOWNTOWN — City Sights LA, a tour bus company that has been challenging established rival Starline Tours this summer, has been operating in Santa Monica without a license, according to state officials.
Marina DeBris used to go to the beach to collect stacks of Styrofoam cups and bring them to her local and uninterested convenient store who, according to DeBris, took her offerings with little enthusiasm.
ROSE AVE — Members of a Venice raw food club looked on in shock Wednesday as law enforcement agents dumped thousands of dollars worth of raw milk and seized the remaining contents of the club’s store as part of early morning raids that resulted in arrests.
I’m writing to correct a huge misconception about banning chocolate milk in Santa Monica-Malibu public schools. I am a fully trained and board certified pediatric cardiologist who has grown up in Santa Monica and have kids who attend the public schools in Santa Monica.
