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IRS warns of new scam

The Internal Revenue Service on Monday warned senior citizens and other taxpayers to beware of an emerging federal tax refund scam tempting victims to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds.

By Editor

/ 6 Mar 2012

Celebrating women

The Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) celebrates March as Women’s History Month and the 2012 National Women’s History Month theme of “Women’s Education — Women’s Empowerment.

By Admin

/ 1 Mar 2012

KCRW hits YouTube

Local NPR station KCRW introduces a new YouTube video channel called The Cue. The acclaimed radio station will recreate a new realm of themed video playlists selected by the station’s DJs.

By news

/ 28 Feb 2012

Back to business at the library

The Montana Avenue Branch Library will reopen this Saturday after being shuttered Jan. 16 for renovation, city officials said Thursday. Major features of the branch’s interior improvements include new carpeting and paint; new shelving for books and media collections; added book displays; a more “eff

By Editor

/ 24 Feb 2012

Teaching kids to eat wisely

With childhood obesity on the rise, the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation is partnering with the Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club to educate kids on ways to eat healthy.

By Editor

/ 22 Feb 2012

Two for one at the museum

The Santa Monica History Museum will celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day through the month of December by offering two-for-one admission for $5 to couples that mention the Valentine’s special when they visit the museum, which is located at 1350 Seventh St.

By Editor

/ 22 Feb 2012

Rosie’s Girls passing the torch

The Rosie’s Girls Spring 2012 Challenge is going to be all about teamwork. Between April 9 and 13, 2012, veteran Rosie’s Girls will take fifth grade girls to introduce them to the Rosie’s Girls experience in the City Maintenance Yards at 2500 Michigan Ave.

By news

/ 18 Feb 2012

Theatre arts major to compete in Washington D.C.

Santa Monica College student Anthony Cloyd has qualified to compete for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival’s national competition in the nation’s capital.

By news

/ 18 Feb 2012

Find a spot to park

Looking for a parking spot in Santa Monica can be a headache sometimes, but now relief might be as close as your smart phone. City Hall has launched a new mobile phone-friendly map that provides parking availability information for Santa Monica’s 33 Downtown and beach-side parking facilities.

By news

/ 7 Feb 2012

No parking here

Parking Structure 6 is going down slightly sooner than expected. The structure, located at 1431 Second St., is closing on Monday, Feb. 13 for construction.

By news

/ 7 Feb 2012

Sustainable literature nominees needed

The Santa Monica Public Library is accepting entries for the sixth annual Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, a contest that is intended to encourage and commend authors, illustrators and publisher who produce quality books that make significant contributions to, and broaden public awareness of,

By Editor

/ 3 Feb 2012

CVB offering ambassador program

Having already trained over 2,000 local employees to serve as ambassadors of the city by the sea, the Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau is ready to expand the program to other tourist destinations.

By Editor

/ 2 Feb 2012