PICO BLVD — Nearly 30 people gathered at the Thelma Terry building in Virginia Avenue Park Saturday to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Garfield Elementary School, a pioneering institution that educated Santa Monica’s minority students and was home to its first African-American teacher, Dr.
On June 5, 1951, time stopped for Nick Gabaldon. The first documented African-American surfer had attempted to pass underneath the Malibu Pier in high surf.
As predicted last week, the City Council donned one of its many costumes to play the roll of Unite Here! Local 11 union negotiator and approve an oversized hotel for the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Seventh Street in return for wage concessions from the developer.
OCEAN PARK — Santa Monica’s most influential political organization threw its weight behind Torie Osborn for the 50th Assembly District at its meeting Sunday despite calls from Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom to not endorse in the primary.
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.
March marks Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s achievements and a reminder of the work that still must be done to ensure basic security and rights for women.
WESTSIDE — With the primary less than 75 days away, candidates for the 50th Assembly District are moving fast to get their names in front of voters, and the three democrats in the race are putting up substantial fundraising dollars to get it done.
CITY HALL — Carol Kleinman was at home when Tuesday night became Wednesday morning, but her attention was focused on a meeting taking place just a few miles away that was sure to impact her livelihood.
Q: I was a witness to a crime happening near my house and it appeared nothing was done. How does someone make a private person’s arrest for a crime they see committed? A: First, let’s look at the different types of crimes and how they are defined.
Eleanor Kong learned first hand that starting a small business can push one to their emotional and financial limits. For 20 months her storefront welcomed no customers but rather plenty of high priced contractors to build everything up.
I’m still making my rounds of the many Mexican restaurants in Santa Monica. El Cholo doesn’t qualify for “Old Timer” status; while the original opened downtown in 1923, they didn’t open up in Santa Monica until 1997.
CITY HALL — Planning commissioners held their noses and approved three requests Wednesday for minor expansions to apartment complexes that are either in the process of being built or already have tenants.
