VIKINGS RULE!
photo by Tina Bejarano
Samohi Football Squad Is CIF
Champ
In judging the caliber of any high school athletic program, the first
group to be evaluated is inevitably the football team...
Boulangerie Project Is
Rejected By Planning Board
Developer Howard Jacobs’ proposed two-building mixed-use project on
the site of the former Boulangerie restaurant and bakery on Main
Street was rejected unanimously...
Last Night’s Council Meeting
Short, Untelevised
Last night’s Santa Monica City Council meeting was most unusual. For
one thing, it was short, ending shortly before 10 p.m...
Deasy, Keiley Propose Pooling
API $$$
John Deasy, Superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
School District (SMMUSD) and Harry Keiley, President of the Santa
Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association (SMMCTA), made an
unprecedented proposal...
Local Toy Drive Is Now Underway
The American Red Cross of Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Fire
Department, the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Monica
Convention and Visitors Bureau have joined forces to collect...
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
As part of the 10th Annual Candy Cane Drive, the Santa Monica Police
and Fire Departments will escort Santa Claus to local parks on Sunday,
December 16...
California Teachers
Honored In Santa Monica
The Santa Monica-based Milken Family Foundation presented National
Educator Awards to four California teachers on November 16 at its 2001
California State Conference...
Town Hall Meeting Tackles September
11 and Beyond
“If you are a pacifist, and that is a very honorable position to take,
then you should oppose the war...
Police Address Rumors About
Assault
Responding to concerns from members of the public, Santa Monica Police
Department Public Information Officer Lt. Frank Fabrega makes clear
that...
SMC Again #1 In UC, CSU Transfers
Once again, Santa Monica College led the way in transfers to the
University of California for 2000-01, as well as sending the highest
number of students to the UC and Cal State systems combined...
Calmont School Celebrates
25 Years
Topanga Canyon’s Calmont School, a private K-8th grade school known
for its small class size, personalized attention and strong
curriculum, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year...
Council To Review New Library Plans
On Dec. 18
The Santa Monica City Council will review design
concepts prepared by the architectural firm of Moore Ruble Yudell (MRY)
for the new Main Library at its meeting on Tuesday, December 18...
Verizon Gives Grant To Olypmic
H.S.
On Tuesday, November 27, the Verizon Foundation
presented a $10,000 grant to Olympic High School to upgrade the
school’s computer lab...
City To Update Noise Ordinance
Approximately 30 Santa Monica residents met with City
officials on December 3 to air their grievances about excessive noise
they allege is diminishing their quality of life...
Shefa Fund Opens Its Doors, Goes To
Work on Main Street
Another quality occupant has moved in to the Edgemar Farms Complex
on Main Street in Santa Monica. Next door to Rockenwagner restaurant
and behind Peet’s Coffee Shop...
SMC Turns To Worms To Reduce Food Waste
In an effort to reduce waste, generate an excellent
source of organic fertilizer and develop a new community education
project, Santa Monica College is turning to worms...
Student Club Aids Abandoned Animals
Who says kids these days don’t care about anything but
their cell phones and hairdos? When Daisy Tigler, a Santa Monica High
School student, heard about all the homeless animals in city
shelters...
Deadline Approaches for ACT
Tests
College-bound high school students planning on taking
the February 9, 2002 ACT Assessment, must have the registration
postmarked January 4...
UCLA Medical Center Is Honored
UCLA Medical Center is one of two hospitals in America
to be honored at the American Heart Association 2001 Scientific
Sessions with an AHA Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease
Performance Achievement Award...
Nichelson, Roney Head SMC Board
Patrick Nichelson has been elected chair and Herb
Roney vice chair of the Santa Monica Community College District Board
of Trustees for 2002. Their one-year terms began on December 3...
Tickets for “Year On the House”
Drawing On Sale
Some lucky couple will win 52 nights out on the town
when the fourth annual Year on the House drawing is held Monday,
December 17...
Venice Community Meeting
Thursday
Grass Roots Venice Neighborhood Council will hold a
potluck dinner and planning meeting on Thursday, December 13, to
celebrate its application for certification as a Neighborhood Council
under provisions of the Los Angeles City Charter...
Pacific Park Is Food Drive HQ
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will be the hub
of the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank’s L.A.’s Hunger Relief Holiday
Food Drive which begins Friday, December 14...
Students In Search of Peace…and
Wisdom
Nicolas McCutcheon’s family is from New York. His
grandfather, who he never met, was head of the Port Authority while
the World Trade Center towers were being built...
In memory of Linda Dove (1948-2001)
Linda Dove was an active member of PTSA and tireless
advocate for students. In 1995, as the parent of an incoming 9th grade
student at Samohi...
National Trust Holds Poster
Contest
The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2002
National Historic Preservation Week poster contest is now underway...
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