Before the single-use bag ban goes into effect Sept. 1, Santa Monica Public Library has already begun the process of going “green.” Library officials announced that starting Monday, Aug.
Marina DeBris used to go to the beach to collect stacks of Styrofoam cups and bring them to her local and uninterested convenient store who, according to DeBris, took her offerings with little enthusiasm.
This week, Santa Monica residents can take advantage of priority online registration to sign up for community recreation classes offered in the fall. Classes encompass everything from dog training to Zumba to beach volleyball.
The Santa Monica Symphony, a 67-year-old musical orchestra dedicated to providing residents with free concerts year-round, has appointed Tom O’Conner as its first full-time executive director.
Jaclyn Lantz, former director of development for the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, will now serve as director of advancement for the Upward Bound House, a Santa Monica-based nonprofit organization dedicated to placing homeless families into housing.
The Community for Excellent Public Schools, a nonprofit political action committee based in Santa Monica, is celebrating a decade of supporting the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District with an informative survey.
A gas leak marred a Santa Monica family’s first night in their newly-purchased home, as a gas explosion and small fire drove them from their beds. The explosion occurred at approximately 6:15 a.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that allows criminal courts to issue restraining orders for up to 10 years against those convicted in domestic violence cases, officials announced Monday.
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation will donate $3,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica as part of a larger $150,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America — Los Angeles County Alliance.
Someone purchased a winning lottery ticket worth $207,820 in Santa Monica, but the lucky ticket holder has yet to come forth and claim their prize, officials with the lottery said Wednesday.
A new universally accessible playground at Santa Monica State Beach is in the early planning stages, City Hall announced last week. The park, planned for the 2900 block of Bernard Way, will be accessible by all children, regardless of their abilities, city officials said.
Whether you’re into Zumba or beach volleyball, the city’s Community Recreation Programs offer something for nearly any taste. Class descriptions, schedules and registration forms are available in the city newsletter Seascape, which is mailed to residents and available at many public facilities, or o
