NORFOLK, Va. — A federal judge sentenced two Somali men to life in prison on Monday for their roles in the hijacking of a yacht off the coast of Africa that left all four Americans on board dead.
CITY HALL — Officials will get the opportunity to look at Santa Monica Airport in a whole new light Tuesday when staff presents the findings of seven months of analysis examining the economic impact and potential of the 227-acre space.
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CITY HALL — When John Youngman decided to build a spec home on 22nd Street at Georgina Avenue, he held nothing back. The 11,000 square-foot house has a kitchen, butler’s pantry and adjoining dining room.
Santa Monica’s first universally accessible playground will provide an opportunity for children of all ages and ability to enjoy time at the beach in a way that might not have been possible before.
CITY HALL — Richard McKinnon, current Recreation & Parks commissioner and longtime Santa Monica resident, was appointed Tuesday to fill the last vacancy on the Planning Commission.
SACRAMENTO — Attorneys for Democratic candidates and committees trying to recover from an alleged embezzlement scheme appealed Friday to California’s political watchdog agency to relax financial reporting rules temporarily and waive some contribution limits.
CITYWIDE — Visitors crossing the border into Santa Monica may have noticed new signs popping up with red flags calling attention to their lettering. They inform travelers and residents alike that oversized vehicles above 7 to 8 feet tall are not welcome to roost on city streets without the appropria
Grab your forks and knives: dineLA is back. The seasonal event encourages diners to eat out at local restaurants, which offer specially-priced menus and meals.
CITY HALL — Since the taxi franchise system took effect on March 1, taxi drivers in Santa Monica have been struggling against competing interests — their desire to get a fare and the necessity of breaking the law to do it.
WILL ROGERS — Relief from the harsh requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act may be on the way for the Will Rogers Learning Community and the three other district elementary schools that receive federal money.
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.
