CHICAGO — On a chilly historic night in Grant Park, Alejandra Campoverdi witnessed history, standing up against the stage as her employer for the past few months — newly elected President Barack Obama — took the stage to address an electrifying audience.
BY DAILY PRESS STAFF PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY A pair of suspects were recently arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place after a Santa Monica High School football game last month.
LAWNDALE — There was screeching and honking and other noises expected of a maintenance facility for electric trains. They were the sounds that a group of residents from the Pico Neighborhood described hearing during a recent visit to the MTA Green Line’s rail yard in Lawndale, a tour arranged by the
LAX COURTHOUSE — A Malibu man who was accused of sexually assaulting a Santa Monica College student in the campus library was cleared of all charges this week after prosecutors determined there wasn’t enough evidence to pursue the case.
SM AIRPORT New exhibit at the Museum of Flying A nose section from a Boeing 727 is expected to arrive at the Museum of Flying at the Santa Monica Airport today.
VENICE — A classic landlord-tenant battle came to a close recently when the owners and former residents of Lincoln Place reached a settlement that not only preserves a group of historic buildings from demolition but allows renters to return to their one-time home.
FAIRVIEW LIBRARY — Diane Lord doesn’t have a teaching background, nor any children, but when it came time to help a second-grade boy who was struggling to read, she found effective tutoring didn’t require experience.
SMC — Brad Jones is by all measures highly successful. The 28-year-old business major has an A-minus grade point average, works on campus 25 hours a week and is involved in extracurricular activities.
Dear EarthTalk: Why are bed bugs a big issue right now? Where do they come from and what real harm do they do? Are there non-toxic ways of dealing with them? Harper H.
St. Monica continued its surprising season by defeating Lucerne Valley 42-0. With the win, St. Monica is now 2-2. Santa Monica High School was routed by Valencia, 7-63.
SMMUSD HDQTRS — A 20-year-old homework policy that’s been criticized as antiquated and confusing saw major changes on Thursday when the Board of Education approved a set of revisions that parents hope will cut the hours spent on afterschool studies.
A local flea market will be celebrating its 19th anniversary this weekend by honoring the very people it serves to benefit — kids. All of the usual vendors will be out Saturday morning at the John Muir PTA flea market, but this time they will be joined by a brand new Kids’ Corner featuring games, fo
