Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Just over a decade ago, a Westside venue for world-class performing arts was wishful thinking for Dale Franzen, a former opera singer whose ties to the world of the arts run deep.
In response to Joan Walston’s letter (“Not happy with NIMBY,” Letters to the Editor, April 21-22) about Step Up on Second, Common Ground, and Friends of Sunset Park, here are a few facts: Ms.
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming City Council consent agendas. Consent agenda items are routinely passed by the council with little or no discussion from elected officials or the public.
SMMUSD HDQTRS — In a city where almost 63 percent of the population has at least a bachelor’s degree, the words “vocational training” can take on a distasteful patina.
CITYWIDE — As cloudy days begin to give way to sunshine and temperatures creep toward 70, evidence mounts that Santa Monica is primed to exit its period of winter hibernation and take its place as a summertime tourist destination.
SM BEACH — What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with alternative transportation? This Sunday residents can test their bicycling skills at Santa Monica’s new Bicycle Campus, an off-street learning area for people of all ages and abilities to become confident about riding.
While Santa Monica’s status as the yoga capital of the world is definitely debatable, one thing is certain — the city by the sea encourages its residents to be physically fit.
KEN EDWARDS CENTER — A stroll north from the Santa Monica Pier through Palisades Park will take a pedestrian past a row of historic cannons, newly-established pétanque courts and a building full of seniors gathered for a bite to eat, movie or improvisational acting class.
CITY HALL — Frank Sinatra dined there. The Pentagon Papers were reportedly leaked there. One of its peanuts went to space. The Chez Jay restaurant at 1657 Ocean Ave.
A pet groomer that turns discarded dog fur into clothing and a huge chain hotel that rewards guests who drive hybrid cars are among the winners of this year’s Sustainable Quality Awards.
SAMOHI — Longtime Santa Monica High School coach and athletic director Michael Griswold passed away in his sleep on April 15 while visiting Guatemala with his wife, Cynthia.
