By Joanne Gamlin Los Angeles
Sometimes the Big Blue Bus does something special. Last Saturday, the day before the LA Marathon, I was in downtown LA, searching for a No.
One suspect took 15 hostages at pier arcade on busy summer holiday, shot five people
DOWNTOWN LA — A jury began deliberating Thursday in the case against two gang members charged
Policeman took the stand to explain their use of force against suspect Jeremy Naidoo, whose beating was videotaped
DOWNTOWN LA — Three officers accused of using excessive force in a videotaped
By JODI SUMMERS
Offices, shopping centers, industrial buildings and apartments were all hot ticket properties around Los Angeles in 2004. Investment dollars, inspired by continued low interest rates, and a
Community weighs in on city’s traffic snarls
DOWNTOWN — More than 50 local residents gathered around a large map of Santa Monica on Saturday and brainstormed ways to solve the
Bicyclists pushing for better connected bike lanes
DOWNTOWN — Roundabouts, speed bumps and angled parking spots were expected to be among the key points of discussion this weekend at a workshop
Luxury apartments in downtown expected to be complete in 2006
DOWNTOWN — The transformation of nearly an entire block of prime real estate is slowly taking shape as a luxury apartment
taged people find jobs.
“It’s like they’re at a spa for the day,” said Piper Kamins, an employment specialist at Chrysalis who screens and selects women for the
Bathroom laws not new to SM
Taking baths, washing clothes and sleeping in public bathrooms in Santa Monica soon may be illegal.
The City Council is scheduled to consider a
By Fred Alexander Santa Monica
I was disheartened to read that Mayor Pam O’Connor’s top priority is ensuring that the Expo light rail stays a reality for Santa
Department store leases complicate redevelopment
DOWNTOWN — The future of a controversial development in downtown Santa Monica was further complicated by an announcement Monday that the parent companies of Macy’s
Homeless top the list of merchant concerns
DOWNTOWN — Despite frustrations with foul weather and homelessness, retailers on the Third Street Promenade report that sales were up compared to last holiday
