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.
DOWNTOWN — With the impending closure of Interstate 405 just days away, local hospitals are preparing to keep things swift and smooth this weekend. Sarah Phelan, spokeswoman for Saint John’s Health Center, said the hospital’s departments have modified their weekend schedules to maximize the use of l
SAMOHI — Philadelphia Eagles’ wide receiver DeSean Jackson made a surprise appearance Saturday at Santa Monica High School’s orientation for incoming freshmen football players in the wake of a recent racial bullying incident involving a pair of wrestlers.
THIRD STREET PROMENADE — When Zoran “Zoki” Pavlovic emigrated to America in March of 1976, he wasn’t coming in search of a better life. He was desperately trying to save his.
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KEN EDWARDS CENTER — WISE & Healthy Aging will reinforce and expand its capability to protect seniors through a new partnership with the California Elder Justice Workgroup.
DOWNTOWN In an effort to make the city more bike-friendly, Santa Monica has increased the number of public bike racks near local businesses. Residents can request the businesses at which they would like to see a bike rack at www.
CITY HALL — In the Bugs Bunny cartoon featuring Gossamer, the red furry monster with no facial features but two menacing eyes, our hare hero has a signature phrase.
SAMOHI — Laurel Fretz, a veteran teacher and administrator in various California school districts, will be taking over the reins as principal of Santa Monica High School for the coming school year.
DOWNTOWN — Frank McCourt’s legal problems regarding the Los Angeles Dodgers and the aftermath of a messy divorce have cast a shadow over the future of another of his sporting assets — the L.
SUNSET PARK — Santa Monica police Friday night were looking for a man who was clad in a full wetsuit when he sexually assaulted a Santa Monica College student as she walked to her car, which was parked in a quiet neighborhood just blocks from the college.
BOSTON — The longtime girlfriend of former Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger was by his side when he was finally captured in Santa Monica last month after more than 16 years on the run.
