Downtown Santa Monica welcomed the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony on Thursday night. The event included a visit from Santa Claus himself, music from local youth bands plus a dusting of (artificial) snow. Visit downtownsm.com for more information on holiday events. Antoinette D
The residents suspected of organizing unauthorized and damaging work to nine city ficus trees on Georgina Avenue earlier this month are unlikely to face consequences. A spokesperson for the City
A pair of century-old sycamore trees in the Wilmont neighborhood may have its landmark status revoked Tuesday pending an appeal before the City Council.
The tall, intertwined trees were landmarked
