Elephants have fascinated humankind since early time. There are two species of elephants: Asian and African, and within the latter there are two subspecies: savannah and forest elephants.
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica City Council consent agendas.
CITYWIDE — With the advent of free video hosting websites, a new market has opened up for a very particular kind of entertainment — cute animal videos.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District misses out on many opportunities for funding. Superintendent Tim Cuneo told me they don’t apply for grants and funding from the National Educational Foundation or many private foundations because the SMMUSD isn’t perceived as “poor.
SM CHAMBER — Despite seven years of work on City Hall’s general plan update and a summertime deadline to approve a final version of the document, some of the toughest decisions remain to be made.
Q: I’ve heard that Santa Monica made it illegal to smoke on the beach and the Santa Monica Pier. Is this true? A: Yes, it is against the law to smoke on the Santa Monica Pier and on its beaches.
SM COURTHOUSE — In a win for City Hall, a judge this week denied a motion for a new trial in the case of an 83-year-old woman who sought $4 million after she fell while riding a Big Blue Bus and was left partially paralyzed.
Those who know me may be surprised, and you can call me whatever you want: a racist, a bigot, or even a right wing wacko. However, someone of my ilk has to step forward and say that immigration has gotten out of hand.
CITY HALL — An attempt by Big Blue Bus officials to raise fares will have to wait at least two more weeks. Facing a $6.1 million deficit, the transportation company has been trying to gain support for its first significant fare increase since 2002, but in recent weeks has met with delays because of
CITY HALL — Several redevelopment projects planned for Santa Monica are in immediate danger of being cut due to a ruling announced Tuesday which will allow Gov.
SMO — City Hall is sharply criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to conduct public hearings before implementing an experimental takeoff route for some small propeller planes at Santa Monica Airport that area residents say has resulted in a steady stream of noisy, low-flying air
CLOVER PARK — Just in time for Mother’s Day, locals can celebrate their own moms and Mother Nature together at the zero-waste, 19th annual Santa Monica Festival this Saturday.
