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.
SM COURTHOUSE — The woman appeared to be in denial, dismissing assertions that she needed a restraining order, insisting that it’s been a long time since she was struck.
CITY HALL — The city’s final remaining beach-facing cottage — the adopted cause of passionate historic preservationists who fought off demolition two years ago — will soon be reincarnated into a bed and breakfast, at least when the owners aren’t living there.
EDGEMAR CENTER — Main Street is now home to the only U.S.-based K-Swiss running retail store. The iconic California-sport footwear and apparel brand is looking to elevate its presence leading up to the Los Angeles Marathon, which will take place in March of 2010 and end near the Santa Monica Pier fo
CITYWIDE — The season of cheer will be in full swing after this weekend of tree lightings, holiday walks and festivals. Montana gets festive<p> Montana Avenue’s annual holiday walk begins today at 5 p.
CITY HALL — A national aviation organization has joined the legal battle over the jet ban at Santa Monica Airport, arguing that a city ordinance that restricts such aircraft sets a dangerous precedent.
SANTA MONICA CANYON — Its lime green exterior, small town atmosphere and popularity among celebrities have made Patrick’s Roadhouse a local landmark and one of Pacific Coast Highway’s most recognizable restaurants.
DOWNTOWN — French fries might clog arteries, but the grease and oil in which they cook can at least power the ambulances for trips to the hospital. While City Hall isn’t necessarily promoting heart diseases, it is encouraging local restaurants to deposit used fats, oils and greases at refuse collect
The staff at the Institute for Spine and Sports Care is offering patients free chiropractic services to new patients free of charge in exchange for $20 to $30 worth of food or toys to support the Westside Food Bank and the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Spark of Love toy drive.
Make sure everyone in the family gets home safely this holiday season by buckling your seat belt every trip, day and night. That’s the message that the Santa Monica Police Department is telling drivers as part of the 2009 holiday Click It or Ticket mobilization.
SMMUSD HDQTRS — Kids attending local schools boosted their scores in the latest statewide physical fitness test, though fewer than half passed all six portions of the test, according to results released this week by the California Department of Education.
