Could you imagine retiring at 50 years old, collecting more in retirement than you ever did while working? That scenario is a reality in the city of San Diego — and many other cities throughout California — but only for a few privileged public employees who enjoy unbelievable, and unsustainable, pen
DOWNTOWN — The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 30th anniversary by partnering with Family Farmed, which is nationally recognized for working with many of the country’s largest buyers of local and sustainably grown food and “growing the market” for local and sustainable food.
REDONDO BEACH — A pod of rare blue whales has been thrilling kayakers, boaters and tourists off the Southern California coast. The world’s largest mammals have been breaching for the past week off Redondo Beach.
The passing of Labor Day in Santa Monica means many changes but no more noticeable than down by the Santa Monica Pier. The Twilight Dance Series has come to a close, the beaches are much less crowded, and the leaves on the palm trees started to turn (well not really).
DOWNTOWN — Cheaper hotel rooms, better movie theaters and a more exciting nightlife are some of the reasons why the American Film Market, one of the world’s largest gatherings of independent filmmakers and producers, is considering leaving Santa Monica in 2013 for Downtown Los Angeles, according to
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BERKELEY STREET — A local builder and Heal the Bay volunteer revealed a unique piece of artwork Thursday morning that he and a team of artists created right under the noses of both residents and City Hall.
Editor’s note: Meredith C. Carroll is on maternity leave. This column originally appeared in December of 2007. BabyCenter.com released its annual Top Baby Names List on Thursday.
Q: As summer draws to a close, back-to-school season is in full effect. I feel safety should be a priority for every family as children return to classrooms this fall.
OCEAN AVE — Business leaders here are concerned about rumors that the American Film Market, which brings hundreds of movie industry insiders and their cash to the city each fall, is exploring a move from Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel to L.
Bolstering her bid to fill California’s new vacant 50th Assembly seat, veteran nonprofit executive Torie Osborn this week secured the backing of one of California’s most powerful unions, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18.
CITYWIDE — It’s official. The long-awaited — or dreaded — plastic bag ban passed by the City Council in January takes effect today, whether you’re ready or not.
