DOWNTOWN A two-year investigation into drug trafficking between Canada and the United States, dubbed Operation Candystore, ended Tuesday with seven arrests and brings to 18 the number of defendants named in two indictments, officials said.
Haunting melodies, delicate harmonics, and an ethereal voice describe Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes’ latest CD, “The Hollow of Morning.” Hayes has grown immensely as an artist and “Hollow” reflects this maturity.
SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD A locally-based humanitarian aid organization is crossing its fingers that its project to treat thousands of malnourished children around the world will receive enough support from credit card holders to come out on top this month.
DOWNTOWN Former Santa Monica-Malibu Superintendent John Deasy on Tuesday was named the deputy director of education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, officials with the nonprofit said.
Police are continuing their search today for a gunman who killed a man and critically wounded a woman at a street fair in Venice. The victims were shot about 9:20 p.
Dear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? — Roger Mawdsley Abbotsville, BC Whether or not it makes environmental sense to inflate car tires with nitrogen instead of air is a matter of much debate.
SAMOHI On Santa Monica High School’s Web site, you can find a variety of things, from links to campus clubs to the daily Blue Bulletin. But this year something different has hit the Web: a new video called “Why Attend Santa Monica High School,” featuring principal Hugo Pedroza.
CITY HAll When Ken Genser was first elected to the City Council, John Blakely was in kindergarten. Today, the two men are among 13 candidates vying for four open seats on the City Council.
