This Tuesday’s City Council meeting is an usually light affair, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any interesting items on the agenda. At the time of going to press, there were no closed session items listed on the evening’s agenda,
California is poised today to announce which schools will share a windfall to bolster career paths for students — but delays and mishaps have meant that thousands of students missed the opportunity to participate.
This week we found out officially, what many of us already know experientially, that Santa Monica is the most expensive city to conduct business in. Our academic neighbors to the East, Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute of State and Local Government studied some 216 municipalities and found that among fees,
By Carolyn Jones California is poised today to announce which schools will share a windfall to bolster career paths for students – but delays and mishaps have meant that thousands of students missed the opportunity to participate.
In response to Matthew Hall’s article “Council now prohibited from asking for the illegal and impossible” (9/16/24): Protecting public safety is the government duty. It should not be deemed illegal and impossible.
By Mikhail Zinshteyn Minutes after a UC regents committee began debating the purchase of additional less-lethal weapons and ammunition this afternoon, pro-Palestinian students in the UCLA meeting room drowned them out.
Each year, starting July 1st, Lions Clubs International (LCI) begins a new year. Which is why each July the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club has an installation of new officers. This past week we were honored to have our new District Governor Jennifer Cho perform our installation,
California voters will begin marking their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 election in just a few days and how they vote may reflect their somewhat sour outlooks, particularly rising concerns about crime,
My HOA bylaws authorize a board of seven directors, but only three members attended a recent board meeting because there were four vacancies. At one meeting, only two directors attended, and approved significant actions.
By Jim Newton How liberal is Los Angeles? Even at first glance, the answer is: very. No Republicans hold city offices, and the Republican Party has ceased to play any meaningful role in Los Angeles governance or politics.
A luxury, 100-foot yacht docked in Marina del Rey that had fireworks and 1,000 rounds of ammunition aboard erupted into a fiery inferno before sinking on Wednesday night. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of the blaze at 2201 Basin A shortly after 8:30pm and thankfully,
One of history’s great tap storytellers was Daniels, who passed away in his Santa Monica home in 2017. Running a tap school in Santa Monica for decades, Daniels received four Tony nominations for his tap choreography, including a win in 1984 for “The Tap Dance Kid.”
LA PHILHARMONIC – courtesy photo So don’t put off seeing these great ones. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: LA OPERA, “MADAME BUTTERFLY” – What a way to start the new season! With Korean soprano Karah Son in her signature role.
By Dan Walters Over the last five years, the state government has spent some $24 billion to ameliorate homelessness, which, according to polls, is California’s most troublesome issue. Despite that immense financial commitment —and billions more in spending by local governments and philanthropic organizations — the number of homeless people continues to grow.
Explore the world of artist Wendy Maruyama and her thought-provoking series, including Executive Order 9066 and The wildLIFE Project. Discover her unique approach to woodworking and social activism.
Rihanna pairs a baggy pair of pants with chic heels and white sunglasses as she arrives for a late night dinner on Tuesday night (March 9) in Santa Monica, Calif. The 33-year-old singer completed her eclectic look with a faux fur stole, baseball hat and ...
including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
The first day of spring is only about a month away. As things begin to warm up, what’s your favorite thing about spring in Santa Monica? I live near the tennis courts in Santa Monica. In the last month,
Forward Jordan Morris tore his left ACL while on loan for Swansea in the English League Championship, three years after rupturing his right ACL during a match for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders.
American forward Jordan Morris tore his left ACL while on loan for Swansea in the English League Championship, three years after rupturing his right ACL during a match for Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders.
It’s a startling thing to realize that Major League Baseball has no plan. The confusion begins at the top — as in, “When do we start?” — and trickles down to decisions on the many rules changes implemented last year.
crashed on a foggy morning in the northwest Santa Monica Mountains. His accomplishments on the basketball court during an illustrious 20-year career with the Lakers are the stuff of legend. Five NBA titles, 15 All-NBA selections and a league MVP award are ...
It’s been one year since the heartbreaking loss of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna aka “Gigi.” Today, on the anniversary of their passing, Bryant’s wife, Vanessa shared an emotional letter penned by her late daughter’s best friend,
From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Gavin Rossdale gives it his all on Thursday during a game of tennis in Los Angeles. Another day, another outing for mom-to-be Emily Ratajkowski,
The broadcast sported slime graphics for touchdowns, easy explanations of the game, 'Young Sheldon' breaking complex rules, and a unique way to watch NFL football.
The COVID-19 and Spanish Flu pandemics began nearly 100 years apart, and both brought high school sports to its knees. Fullerton High’s football team might have the only fond memory.
After a season of inconvenience and difficult circumstances, the latest blow — out of nowhere — undermined San Jose State’s chances in the Arizona Bowl.