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Santa Monica Beat
Watch highlights from a vigil held Sunday to remember the victims of Santa Monica's June 7 shooting rampage.
Seven Days Show
Find out what famous musical the Santa Monica Playhouse is bringing back to its stage.
Santa Monica Beat
Watch highlights from the SMPD's Saturday afternoon press conference about the Santa Monica shootings.
Sports, Skateboarding, Venice Beach
Venice Beach Skatepark To Usher In Go Skateboarding Day
Posted Jun. 19, 2013, 5:31 pm
The annual Go Skateboarding Day at the Venice Skatepark in Venice Beach is expected to attract over 500 professional and amateur skateboarders who will flip tricks and grind away for the ninth year in a row Friday afternoon. June 21 has been labeled around the world as the official day for skateboarders to usher in the summer by riding on their skateboards all day. One of the non-local skaters attracted to the event was visiting Vermont skater Matt Houran who said that his experience at the Venice Beach Skatepark Wednesday afternoon was an experience that he would never forget. "It's amazing here," said Houran. "This is probably the best skate park I have ever been to coming from the east coast."
News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Youth
Pico Youth & Family Center To Hold Town Hall Meeting Thursday At 6 pm
Posted Jun. 19, 2013, 12:32 pm
Santa Monica’s Pico Youth & Family Center will host a Town Hall meeting on Youth Violence Prevention and Trauma this Thursday, June 20.
Environment, Opinion, Santa Monica, Heal The Bay
Heal The Bay Commends LA County's Ban On Plastic Bags
Posted Jun. 19, 2013, 12:06 pm
We did it! After years of debate, the Los Angeles City Council has voted to finalize its ban on single-use plastic bags. Thanks to continued encouragement from Heal the Bay and its network of supporters like you, L.A. is now the largest city in the nation to take aim against the environmental and fiscal waste associated with single-use bags.
News, Santa Monica, Police Department
Santa Monica Police Recover 40 Stolen Bikes; Viewing To Reclaim Them Saturday
Posted Jun. 19, 2013, 9:45 am
Has your bike been stolen from your carport in the past nine months in Santa Monica?
Health, Santa Monica, Columnist, Hot Flash
Bush-Whacked: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Posted Jun. 19, 2013, 9:09 am
It’s summertime, and with the warm sun comes sexier clothes. One BIG mistake you can make is not shaving your legs, armpits, or waxing your bikini line – a total turn-off for men and women. It might be okay to let it go in the winter, but absolutely not in the summer!
Seven Days, Exhibits, Santa Monica, Art
The Healing Power Of Art: “Objectified II” Opens At bG Gallery Thursday
Posted Jun. 19, 2013, 9:04 am
From an early age, Hadiya Finley found solace in her art. The middle child of three, Finley had an autistic brother (later diagnosed with early onset schizophrenia), who pulled the focus from what would normally be an already overlooked middle child.
News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department
Santa Monica Man Tries To Steal Drink; Arrested And Bail Set At $50,000
Posted Jun. 19, 2013, 8:55 am
A 30-year-old Santa Monica resident was arrested and charged with robbery on Wednesday, June 5 after stealing a drink.
Sports, Samohi, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Gymnastics
Local Gymnast Balances Perseverance With Success To Reach Olympic Goal
Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 3:37 pm
15-year-old Cydney Kone, a level 10 gymnast on the Broadway Gymnastics School team and a sophomore at Santa Monica High School, is actively planning her future by training for a promising career in gymnastics. Kone said that her goal is to one day compete in the Olympics and is already en route with her recent bronze win at the Region I Championships held April 12-14 in Phoenix, AZ. "My goals in gymnastics are to compete for Stanford University, and or go to the Olympics," said Kone.
News, Santa Monica, Police Department
Bicyclist Sentenced Following Crash With Pedestrian At Third Street Promenade
Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 12:52 pm
A bicyclist who slammed into a pedestrian at the Third Street Promenade in June 2012 causing serious injuries was sentenced May 31 to three years formal felony probation and 30 days of community service.
News, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica
Santa Monica College Names Its Manager Of The Year
Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 9:22 am
Santa Monica College Dean of Counseling and Retention Brenda Johnson Benson has been named SMC’s 2013 Manager of the Year.
Dining, Venice, Food
Sunny Spot Shines In Venice
Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 9:18 am
Also saucily known as “Hot Spot” amongst my friends (for reasons you will have to see for yourself) – Sunny Spot, a Venice-thriving brunch, happy hour, dinner, and bar spot is my newest favorite of the infamous Kogi clan.
Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica
"One Night In Miami..." On Stage At Rogue Machine Through July 28
Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 9:15 am
In a stunning upset, on February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston winning the World Heavyweight Champion crown.
News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department
Homeless Man Arrested After Challenging Three Hotel Employees To A Fight
Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 9:02 am
On Wednesday, June 5, at 8:45 pm officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were called out to a hotel in the 1700 block of Ocean Avenue in order to investigate an assault incident.
Sports, Samohi, Baseball, Santa Monica
Samohi Pitcher Conner Greene Signs With Toronto Blue Jays
Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 11:35 am
Santa Monica High School’s star-pitcher Conner Greene signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays after being drafted in the 7th round, 205th overall, in the MLB First Year-Player Draft. Greene signed his contract in Florida Wednesday afternoon. “It was very exciting signing my first contract,” said Greene. “My goal now is to get bigger, better, stronger and move out of rookie ball by the end of the year.”
Seven Days, Music, Santa Monica
Lennon Family Charity Event This Friday, Saturday In Santa Monica
Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 9:31 am
The third annual Lennon Family Charity Event and Fundraiser will be held at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club this Friday and Saturday.
News, Health, Santa Monica, Saint Johns
Midwifery Care Now An Option At St. John's Health Center
Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 9:29 am
In addition to her 30 years of experience and 2,500-plus births, certified nurse-midwife Deborah Frank has one more achievement to add to her already impressive resume. Frank has become the first nurse-midwife to be granted “admitting privileges” at Saint John’s Health Center, giving expectant mothers the choice of midwifery care in a hospital setting.
News, City Council, Santa Monica, Housing
$8 Million Bond To Fund 41 Santa Monica Affordable Apartments
Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 9:26 am
Affordable housing and the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – two issues impacted by the loss of redevelopment – were both on the City Council’s last Tuesday night agenda.
News, Transportation, Santa Monica
Santa Monica Temporary Lane Closure Locations Through June 21
Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 8:55 am
Santa Monica temporary lane closures and delays are possible during daytime hours today through Friday, June 21 in the following locations.
News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department
Bail Set At $1000 For Santa Monica Man Who Stole Pants, Sunglasses
Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 8:50 am
Bail was set at $1000 for a 60-year-old Santa Monica man who stole grey pants and a pair of sunglasses from a retail store on Wednesday, June 5.
