SM BAY — Santa Monica-based environmental watchdog Heal the Bay is calling on Southland residents to join the world’s largest single-day volunteer event — the 22nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day, scheduled for Sept.
SM PIER — The restoration of a piece of the Santa Monica Pier’s history progressed after the City Council allowed the Department of Public Works to move forward with the creation of an emergency gangway.
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is once again hosting PALpalooza this evening, from 5 to 11 p.m. The Santa Monica Police Activities League, and more than 100 PAL chapters from around the state, will participate in this free, back-to-school treat.
Wow, summer 2011 is almost over. At least the fun part, if not the actual season. Hard to believe we’re down to the last two weeks of BBQs, beaches and babes.
SM PIER — This summer, Santa Monica Beach seems to be holding an unintentional reenactment of the classic horror movie “Jaws,” but minus the Great White shark.
Imagine you’ve recently moved into a beautiful new studio apartment located just steps from Santa Monica Place and the Third Street Promenade. Hip boutiques and gourmet restaurants are just outside your doorstep, and the world-famous Santa Monica Pier and beaches are easily accessible by foot, bicyc
Only steps away from tourist magnets like the Santa Monica Pier and the remodeled Santa Monica Place, Fritto Misto seems to mostly go unnoticed among the hustle and bustle of summer sightseers.
When Jay Fiondella wandered out to Hollywood from the East Coast in the 1950s, he had his eyes set on becoming a famous actor. Little did he know that he would instead open up and run one of the most iconic and legendary restaurants to ever grace the Los Angeles area, while leading a life bigger and
I’m not a germaphobe. Having a dog pretty much drives that right out of you. I mention this because there are a few things in this world that just gross me out, and annoy me endlessly.
SAMOHI — Well-dressed youth traveled in groups of three in a circular pattern around the Santa Monica High School Library Thursday, peering at pieces of poster board depicting school groups extolling everything from the virtues of candy to working groups on racism.
Biking and dining the Santa Monica scene can be fun and diverse, but not necessarily ambitious. While the bounty of restaurants in this city could keep a food writer’s plate full for years, the cycling dynamic falls flat in the process.
DOWNTOWN — Members of bike activist group Santa Monica Spoke got the first peek at City Hall’s draft plan for bicycle facilities and improvements across the next two decades, and, for the most part, they seemed pleased.
