On June 5, 1951, time stopped for Nick Gabaldon. The first documented African-American surfer had attempted to pass underneath the Malibu Pier in high surf.
OCEAN AVE — An abandoned suitcase that forced the evacuation of the Georgian Hotel and nearby buildings for nearly four hours on Monday was determined to be harmless, Santa Monica police said.
Dear EarthTalk I understand that mining was just banned in the Grand Canyon and environs. Why is that an important victory for the environment? Michael McAllister Reno, Nev.
OCEAN PARK — Santa Monica’s most influential political organization threw its weight behind Torie Osborn for the 50th Assembly District at its meeting Sunday despite calls from Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom to not endorse in the primary.
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.
WESTSIDE — With the primary less than 75 days away, candidates for the 50th Assembly District are moving fast to get their names in front of voters, and the three democrats in the race are putting up substantial fundraising dollars to get it done.
CITY HALL — Carol Kleinman was at home when Tuesday night became Wednesday morning, but her attention was focused on a meeting taking place just a few miles away that was sure to impact her livelihood.
NOMA — Like any devout member of the tribe, Jessica Katz looks forward to Passover Seder, the Jewish ritual feast that involves the retelling of the story of the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
CITY HALL — Planning commissioners held their noses and approved three requests Wednesday for minor expansions to apartment complexes that are either in the process of being built or already have tenants.
City officials estimate the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon cost local taxpayers roughly $323,000, money which is expected to be covered by the event organizers.
CITY HALL — The vice chair of the school district’s Financial Oversight Committee resigned from her post Tuesday over concerns that the Board of Education subverted the nomination process to quell dissent on a sometimes vocal committee.
