Hi I’m Coco, a female Red Eared Slider. I fly in the face of stereotypes that assume turtles are indifferent, sluggish, and even boring! I’m a vivacious and graceful swimmer, with elegant moves that are fascinating to watch. With mighty strength, I can pull myself onto tall rocks, and I’m assertive
More than a thousand families from the local community left Santa Monica College Tuesday with holiday meals consisting of fresh turkey, pumpkin pie and more as a result of the inaugural Giving Thanks(giving) drive-thru event.
I’m not angry, though I have felt that at times in the past nine months. Not disgusted. Still mystified. Incredulous even. Saddened, and discouraged a little. And at a loss for how to proceed.
Month after month, government strategies have been unable to tackle the rise in homelessness on the Westside, but Venice-based community group, the “Venaissance,” is trying a new approach by working with unhoused community members to brainstorm solutions.
