PICO NEIGHBORHOOD — The murder of 20-year-old Richard Juarez Jr. as he left an art class at Virginia Park in November was a reminder that the threat from gangs persists in Santa Monica, despite decreasing violence in recent years.
For the first time, the Los Angeles Marathon has a title sponsor in Honda. Although Honda has been a sponsor of the event since 1995, the two have set up a partnership for the next three years, during which the race will be known as the Honda Los Angeles Marathon.
CITY HALL — Apartment owners are threatening to sue City Hall if the City Council adopts a proposal that would give tenants more time to fix lease violations before they could be evicted.
LOS ANGELES — Two men — one a Santa Monica resident — were arrested for alleged involvement in a bicycle theft ring, police said Tuesday. Konstantin Rostovtsev, 51, was taken into custody Friday and Edward Arciga, 43, was taken into custody Saturday, said Los Angles Police Lt.
CITY HALL — With a vacant seat on the City Council for the second time in a year, speculation is mounting over how the body will act to select a seventh member.
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 — Philanthropist Eli Broad is thinking about moving his foundation headquarters and a new museum to the stalled downtown Los Angeles Grand Avenue Project.
SAMOHI — Friends and colleagues remembered Mayor Ken Genser on Sunday for his quick wit, steadfast friendship, love of a good meal and for the passion he showed serving Santa Monica as a City Councilman for the past 21 years.
Dear EarthTalk What are the primary environmental concerns in the aftermath of the big earthquake in Haiti? Frank Dover Portland, Ore. As would be the case after any natural disaster, water-borne illness could run rampant and chemicals and oil could leak out of damaged storage facilities as a result
SANTA MONICA BLVD — A bar owner’s plan to add an outdoor lounge with a pool and spa to his business was denied by the Planning Commission this week because of noise and parking concerns.
PICO BLVD — Gerald “Gerry” McCabe, a furniture designer whose passion for woodworking and love of music led to the creation of the folk music institution McCabe’s Guitar Shop here, died last Sunday in Eugene, Ore.
SM BEACH — Wildlife officials have collected nearly 70 California brown pelicans that have been battered by rains and urban runoff and are gearing up to help dozens more.
