Readers of this column should know by now that I handicap the good speaking roles for black actors in the movies I pay to see. Generally speaking, I will pay to see a movie with a handicap of three or less if the story is compelling enough or if it stars actors I trust.
While the past weekend was filled with events celebrating Earth Day, this week holds even more opportunities to celebrate the planet. The Center for Environmental and Urban Studies and Sustainable Works is having an open house Wednesday, April 21, from 3 p.
Standard & Poor once again dropped California’s credit rating to one of the lowest in the nation. This means the world does not consider us to be responsible borrowers.
BROADWAY — The recent earthquakes in Mexico, Chile and Haiti have given Southern Californians a reason to consider their own level of preparedness. While government agencies as well as other response agencies like the Red Cross are updating their own plans, we know from experience that preparedness
SAMOHI — The next champions of an international biology competition could be a couple of local teenagers. Zack Gold and Christina Tsai, both Santa Monica High School juniors, are among just 20 students out of some 10,000 participants to have made it through two rounds of testing to become USA Biolog
I have been absent from this column for a bit now. And for that, I am sorry. But I promise I have a good reason. I am pregnant. And being that I write about my life as a mom here, it was easier to take a break than to try to hide it.
CITY HALL — City Hall has agreed not to charge Santa Monica College more for providing its students and staff with unlimited access to the Big Blue Bus system for at least a year, though the City Council is expected to increase fares for other riders next week.
It is indeed appropriate this Earth Day to celebrate the magnificent bounty that the Earth provides for over 6.8 billion people — and trees are at the heart of the festivities.
SMMUSD HDQTRS — A trio of local elementary schools have been named “California Distinguished Schools” for taking steps to narrow the achievement gap while maintaining high scores on standardized tests.
With movie attendance recently down 30 percent, the rush is on to open a new 12-auditorium cinema with Imax, digital sound and 3D projection, stadium seating, good food and loads of amenities.
SM PIER — Facing an 80 percent decline in corporate sponsorships, Pier Restoration Corp. officials announced in March the Twilight Dance Series was in jeopardy and rallied City Hall officials and Santa Monica residents to pitch in to save the annual free summer concerts.
SMO — With the economy as it is, many warned Charles Thomson about beginning a flight training company. His perspective, despite the odds, is that this is the most appropriate time to start his company which is focused on making flying more accessible to the public.
