CITYWIDE — Black Friday. It’s a phrase that inspires fear in the casual Christmas shopper and naked desire in the thousands that enjoy the thrill of the hunt for deep discounts that bring luxury items within the grasp of the average Joe.
VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK — Michael Jackson, the community services program director at Virginia Avenue Park and a graduate of Santa Monica High School, vividly remembers the moment when he learned what it truly means to be a man.
CITY HALL — Bicyclists broke out in riotous applause Tuesday night when the City Council unanimously approved the Bike Action Plan, a 20-year vision that planners hope will encourage people to get out of cars and onto bikes.
BOSTON — Federal prosecutors say the girlfriend of former Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger should not be released on bail because she lied about her wealth, including a secret bank account “with a substantial balance.
DOWNTOWN — During the holiday season, big meals and shopping dominate the American psyche, filling up advertising pages with the new thing to buy and the delicious recipes to attempt on family and friends.
DOWNTOWN — A Santa Monica resident has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming the international law firm fired her after she developed a rare sleeping disorder.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District needs to fill three seats on the Financial Oversight Committee. The district is seeking qualified candidates who will bring a depth of business and/or financial expertise to the committee.
THE DINNER TABLE — It’s a day of excess and gluttony for most, but the euphemistic “turkey day” can be something of a misnomer for the growing multitude that like the celebration without a side of death.
CITYWIDE — ‘Tis the season for holiday giving, and nonprofit organizations in Santa Monica and across the country are hoping that the average American will be putting presents under other people’s trees, despite a tough economy.
