Two weeks ago I was wandering around the U.S. District Court looking for something interesting to watch. Occasionally there are some very good trials going on and I like to sit in and watch the excellent lawyering that happens in federal court.
The reconstruction of the Fairmont Miramar Hotel brought a standing-room only crowd and lots of heated comment to the Planning Commission last Wednesday.
Q: I was told that the Santa Monica Police Department has an after school program for youth. Is that true? If so, what type of programs do they have and what is the age group of the youth that attend? A: The Santa Monica Police Department has a program called the Police Activities League or “PAL” th
As billions of dollars pour into Santa Monica in the form of new apartments, office buildings and hotels, residents are being asked to come up with a clear definition of what a community benefit is so that City Hall knows what to demand of developers who want to build bigger than the zoning code all
Perhaps I’m a tad paranoid because today I’m writing about the 50th anniversary of one of the most controversial moments in the Cold War. And one that the CIA had its greasy tentacles all over.
Now that the application season has concluded for millions of students applying for undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, the acceptance notifications loom over many of their heads like dark clouds for the next few months.
Dear New Shrink, With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I am becoming increasing nervous because I not only have a feeling but also have been secretly told that my boyfriend is about to propose to me.
There comes a time in many women’s lives when they make a startling realization. For me, that time came last week. I haven’t become my mom (I should be so lucky).
In 1920, a talented American rower named Jack Kelly applied to race in the British Henley Royal Regatta. The most prestigious rowing event in the world, the Henley seemed a natural fit for Kelly, who had already been the U.
We live in the land of the beautiful. Our world is a bubble of gyms, yoga studios, waxers, trainers, nutritionists, life coaches, publicists, managers and agents.
Many investors are afraid to go into the stock market today because of the extreme volatility. From day to day the Dow Jones and other indices suddenly are moving up and down in unusual swings.
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40215 describes your rights and procedures to follow when challenging a parking citation. When Santa Monica resident Harriet Epstein was ticketed last February, she contested it by providing facts she believed justified dismissal.
