SM BEACH — When resident Sara Bayles began her quest to keep Santa Monica State Beach clean by spending 20 minutes a day for 365 non-consecutive days picking up trash found
WASHINGTON D.C. — A Santa Monica-based environmental nonprofit will go to the Supreme Court Tuesday to settle the question of who is responsible for treating polluted stormwater that flows from
SM BAY — The landlord, the man in the gray suit, jaws, white pointer, tommy shark, great white — whatever you call it, the elusive white shark has long been the subject
CITY HALL — The City Council voted 6 to 0 Tuesday to study further a 260-unit apartment complex planned for the eastern end of Santa Monica despite the fact that the
Editor's note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city's expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica City Council consent agendas. Consent agenda
CITY HALL — The City Council on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to build a mixed-use housing development where a trailer park now stands despite protests of those concerned that the decision
CIVIC CENTER — The Surfrider Foundation plans to hold a rally at the Civic Center Wednesday morning to protest a proposal by a Northern California electric company to conduct seismic surveys
CITY HALL — Two environmental organizations are calling for a formal apology after their logos appeared on election materials put out by Santa Monicans for Responsible Growth without the groups'
• Name: Armen Melkonians
• Age: 41
• Occupation: Civil and environmental engineer
• Neighborhood in which you live: Wilmont
• Own or rent: Rent
• Marital status/kids: Married
LOS ANGELES — Millions of Americans preparing to survive an earthquake ducked under tables and covered their heads Thursday as part of the annual "Great ShakeOut" drill.
Organizers said
• Name: Frank Gruber
• Age: 60
• Occupation: Local journalist (also entertainment lawyer)
• Neighborhood in which you live: Ocean Park
• Own or rent: Own
• Marital status/
• Name: Richard McKinnon
• Age: 56
• Occupation: Chairman, Conrad Capital
• Neighborhood in which you live: Wilmont
• Own or rent: Rent
• Marital status/kids: Married/one
