Rev. Camille Mattick (left) blesses Tippy, a 3-year-old pomeranian/shiatsu mix, at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica during the ‘Blessing of the Animals’ service on Saturday.
DOWNTOWN Nov. 4 isn’t the only election day. As the vote-by-mail population begins casting their ballots with a little under a month before the historic day, political campaigns are treating the next few weeks as the general election itself, kicking get-out-the-vote activities into high gear.
DOWNTOWN Suspects involved in a distraction style burglary that occurred in the 500 block of Bay Street earlier this week were arrested thanks to help from the victim, police said Friday.
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DOWNTOWN State Sen. Sheila Kuehl (D-Santa Monica) is opposed to Measure T, an initiative on the November ballot that would put a cap on commercial development in an effort to relieve traffic congestion.
DOWNTOWN One of the most active educational advocacy groups has come out in opposition to a controversial ballot measure that would restrict commercial development, a decision that might have cost it some of its longest-serving members.
DOWNTOWN Santa Monica seniors who were once ineligible for Medi-cal, because their homes were too valuable, will find it easier to get coverage come January.
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.
STEWART STREET One of the largest energy drink makers whose slogan promises to give its consumers “wings” is being called upon to refund millions of dollars for a failed vending machine venture that allegedly left hundreds out in the cold.
Leigh Wiley, 31, (left) and Rebecca Shipe, 35, hang on aerial hammocks at Santa Monica Beach on Wednesday. Aerial hammocks are made from fabric that forms a cocoon around the performer’s body creating beautiful shapes inside and fantastic tricks outside of the apparatus. The hammocks are commonly us
DOWNTOWN A $295 million bond measure for Santa Monica College and an update to the Utility Users Tax continue to rack up support from the education community.
