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News, Santa Monica, Author
The Long Birth Of A Novel
Posted May. 20, 2013, 8:53 am
Patti Davis tells the story of how her latest novel, "Till Human Voices Wake Us," began twelve years ago with an encounter on the beach in Malibu and concluded with a discovery of self publishing.
News, City Council, Santa Monica
Council Urges Changes To Prop. 13 Reassessment Practice
Posted May. 20, 2013, 8:49 am
After a pair of Los Angeles Times articles earlier this month revealed a Prop. 13 loophole allowing corporations to avoid paying reassessment taxes to the State, the Santa Monica City Council hopes to be at the forefront of closing that loophole to ensure commercial properties are fairly taxed and the City’s coffers are regularly replenished.
News, Apb, Santa Monica
Man Arrested For Stealing From Santa Monica Nordstrom
Posted May. 20, 2013, 8:40 am
A 47-year-old man from Roseville was arrested on Wednesday, May 8 after he was caught stealing from the Nordstrom department store in Santa Monica. He was charged with burglary, and petty theft with a prior offense.
News, Santa Monica
CLARE Foundation Takes Part In Marriage And Family Therapists Conference
Posted May. 19, 2013, 9:40 am
Santa Monica-based CLARE Foundation and Conscious Recovery by CLARE, a midmarket outpatient treatment initiative launching in fall 2013, held a one-hour workshop titled “Mars & Venus in Addiction: The Dangers of Ignoring Gender Differences in Substance Abuse Treatment” on Friday.
News, Big Blue Bus, Santa Monica
Big Blue Bus Detours Sunday For SM Classic 5K/10K
Posted May. 18, 2013, 9:53 am
Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus has issued service alerts for this Sunday, May 19 for the SM Classic 5K/10K. Routes 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, and Rapid 10 will detour in downtown Santa Monica. Temporary stop closures will be in effect from approximately 6 am to 2 pm.
News, Big Blue Bus, Santa Monica, Smc
BBB Any Line, Any Time For SMC Renewed
Posted May. 18, 2013, 9:27 am
Council members approved as part of its Tuesday consent calendar a renewal of the unlimited ride transit program, known as "Any Line, Any Time," which services Santa Monica College (SMC) students who use the Big Blue Bus (BBB).
News, Santa Monica, 405 Freeway
Full 10-Hour Northbound 405 Freeway Closures At Santa Monica Boulevard Tonight
Posted May. 17, 2013, 1:16 pm
Santa Monica commuters prepare -- the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project contractor will conduct two full 10-hour northbound I-405 freeway closures from the Santa Monica Boulevard off-ramp to the Santa Monica Boulevard on-ramp in West Los Angeles tonight, May 17, and Saturday, May 18 from 11 pm to 9 am each day.
News, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, Police Department
Details Emerge In Santa Monica College Threat That Caused Thursday Lockdown
Posted May. 17, 2013, 9:19 am
Santa Monica police learned of the potential threat of a gunman on campus at Santa Monica College’s main campus at 8 am Thursday.
News, City Council, Downtown, Development, Santa Monica
Phase 1 Of Colorado Esplanade’s Final Design Moves Forward
Posted May. 17, 2013, 9:10 am
Amidst all the recent talk of proposed high rises that are too tall and a healthy dose of development agreements populating the City Council agenda, the final design plans for what is effectively Santa Monica’s welcome center – the Colorado Esplanade – were formally approved Tuesday.
News, City Council, Downtown, Development, Santa Monica
Second Street Development Narrowly Approved At Santa Monica City Council
Posted May. 17, 2013, 8:43 am
A proposed 53-unit development in downtown Santa Monica narrowly earned the City Council’s approval Tuesday night. In a 4 to 3 vote, a development agreement (DA) proposed by Century West Partners will move forward.
News, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, Police Department
Santa Monica College Lock Down Lifted; Student Arrested After Making Threat
Posted May. 16, 2013, 9:15 am
Santa Monica College's main campus at 1900 Pico Boulevard was locked down briefly Thursday morning while authorities investigated and arrested a student claiming to have a gun on campus, who is now believed to be behind making threats at other Los Angeles area schools.
News, Santa Monica
Colorado Avenue Office Building Near Expo Light Rail Line Route Purchased
Posted May. 16, 2013, 9:14 am
An affiliate of Santa Monica-based The Luzzatto Company, Inc. -- 1301 Colorado, L.P. -- has acquired the 14,340 square-foot industrial office property located at 1301 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, less than four blocks from the proposed Expo Station at 17th Street and Colorado Avenue.
News, Santa Monica, Free
Learn About “Sex Over 50” Issues At Free Santa Monica Health Session
Posted May. 16, 2013, 8:43 am
The Western Institute of Sexual Health (WISH) in Santa Monica will host a free “Lunch & Learn” session this Friday, May 17 with best selling author and sex expert Lou Paget and urologist Dr. Larry Paletz, MD.
News, Santa Monica
Boys & Girls Club JAMS Branch Receives Two National Awards
Posted May. 16, 2013, 8:27 am
A special surprise event will be held Friday afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica JAMS Branch to celebrate its Club youth with two national awards to recognize their leadership and service in the community.
News, Santa Monica, Courts, Police Department
Opening Statements Heard In Kelly Soo Park Trial For 2008 Model Murder Case
Posted May. 16, 2013, 8:26 am
Opening statements were heard Wednesday in a downtown LA court room in the trial of 47-year-old Kelly Soo Park who is accused in a murder-for-hire plot against aspiring model Juliana Redding in Santa Monica.
News, Health, Santa Monica
Bid Made To Purchase Saint John’s Heath Center
Posted May. 15, 2013, 11:06 am
Santa Monica non-profit Chan Soon-Shiong Institute for Advanced Health with support from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles are leading a community bid to purchase St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica.
News, Santa Monica, Bikes
Santa Monica Ranked 5th Most Bikeable City In U.S.
Posted May. 15, 2013, 9:55 am
Walk Score, a national organization devoted to promoting walkable neighborhoods, has ranked Santa Monica number 5 on its Bike Score list of Top 100 most bikeable cities. The accolade comes at the same time as the League of American Bicyclists awarded the City of Santa Monica the silver level for a Bicycle Friendly Community.
News, Santa Monica, Education
Santa Monica Student Named To Berkeley College President’s List
Posted May. 15, 2013, 9:48 am
Santa Monica’s Ayano DiPaolo has been named to the President’s List at Berkeley College for the winter 2013 quarter, Berkeley College President Dario A. Cortes announced earlier this week.
News, Santa Monica
Six Rescued Off Marina Del Rey After Outrigger Canoe Overturns
Posted May. 15, 2013, 9:30 am
Six people were thrown into the water near Marina del Rey after an outrigger canoe overturned Tuesday night at about 7:45 pm. Sheriff’s Marine Patrol responded with LACO Fire boat 110, Baywatch del Rey, and a USCG Airship.
News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department
Aggressive Man, 31, Arrested After Refusing To Pay At Santa Monica Place Restaurant
Posted May. 15, 2013, 9:28 am
Santa Monica police arrested an aggressive man on Friday, May 3 at a Santa Monica Place restaurant after refusing to pay his bill, then swearing and calling officers names.
News, Environment, Santa Monica
Western Santa Monica Mountains Trails Re-Open Following Springs Fire
Posted May. 14, 2013, 11:12 am
Now that the 24,000-acre Camarillo Springs fire is officially controlled, the National Park Service began to re-open trails on the western side of the Santa Monica Mountains on Tuesday, but with some restrictions.
News, Santa Monica
Kelly Soo Park Trial Approaches; Jury Selection Expected To Conclude Today
Posted May. 14, 2013, 9:59 am
Jury selection began Monday and is expected to wrap-up today for the trial of Kelly Soo Park who is accused in a murder-for-hire plot against aspiring model Juliana Redding in Santa Monica. The jury selection is taking place at the Criminal Courts Building in downtown Los Angeles.
News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department
Homeless Woman Caught Stealing From Santa Monica Rite-Aid
Posted May. 14, 2013, 9:22 am
A 25-year-old homeless woman was arrested Thursday, May 2 after being caught stealing from a Santa Monica Rite-Aide store at 2412 Pico Boulevard. The police were called after the woman told the store's loss prevention agent that she was "going to pop" him.
News, Santa Monica, Courts
New Measure Aims To Protect Crime Victims From Work Discrimination
Posted May. 13, 2013, 2:16 pm
State Senator Ted W. Lieu, who represents Santa Monica and the South Bay, announced today victims of crime who want to attend court proceedings involving their alleged perpetrator would have greater protections from fear and discrimination under his measure approved today by the Senate.
News, Health, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Columnist
Summer Fun With Family?
Posted May. 13, 2013, 11:46 am
For some families, summers can arrive like songbirds on wings of relief and anticipation. June, July, and August can positively glow with the promise of play and relaxation for moms, dads and kids who have waited all year for warmer days without homework to arrive, along with visits from grandma and grandpa, friends and relatives.
