Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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After a late night hearing, the pony ride and petting zoo at Santa Monica’s Main Street farmers market will not have it’s contract renewed. In a council meeting that lasted well into the early hours of Wednesday morning, four Santa Monica City Council members voted-in measures that will see a cessation of all animal activities at the Sunday event. Voting to exclude the little horses were Ted Winterer, Gleam Davis, Tony Vazquez, and Kevin McKeown. “This is a very important step in the right direction in terms of responding to the concerns of re...
Surveillance images were released Thursday of a man sought by police in their investigation into five vehicles that were set ablaze at a BMW dealership in Santa Monica. Officers responded to the dealership, which is located in the 1100 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, late Wednesday night after receiving a report that several cars were on fire, according to police. Video from the scene showed flames rising several feet above the vehicles and then engulfing them as firefighters arrived. Multiple...
A young gray whale that swam into Marina del Rey harbor was not seen Wednesday morning, leading some to believe it returned to the ocean. The calf, which was about 18 feet long, was first spotted off the coast of Topanga Canyon on Tuesday, said Peter Wallerstein, president of Marine Animal Rescue. It was traveling south along the coast, drawing onlookers in Santa Monica, Venice and Marina del Rey. By 6 p.m., the whale swam into Marina del Rey. Wallerstein said it’s not unusual for a calf to part from its parents and explore the coast, feed o...
Oxnard is a hidden gem close enough for an impromptu day trip, and certainly a relaxed weekend. Checking in at the Embassy Suites, I walked across the hotel's central court with its pool and water landscaping to my suite and was delighted to find that both the bedroom and the living room looked out on the beach with the ocean and the Channel Islands in the background. I stepped out to my own private patio from where I could continue walking over the paths through the rocks and the shrubbery to...
On Saturday, August 30, skaters, surfers and fans of Jay Adams gathered in Venice Beach, California for a celebration of his life. Legends of skateboarding and surfing shared stories of Jay's influence on the surf, skate and punk rock communities. Jay Adams, who helped transform skateboarding from a simple street pastime into one of the world's most spectacular sports, died at age 53. The Skateboarding Hall of Famer died of a heart attack on August 15 while on a surf vacation in Mexico. Adams...
Moomat Ahiko Way Rehabilitation Project The City of Santa Monica will commence roadway rehabilitation on Moomat Ahiko Way between Ocean Ave. and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). This work was necessitated by the deteriorating condition of the roadway pavement. Work will start at 7:00 AM on September 15th and will require full closure for approximately 21 days. The street is scheduled to reopen at 7:00 AM on Monday October 6th. During construction PCH can be accessed via the California Incline as well as State Route I-10. The downtown area can also...
Making clear that the effort to close Santa Monica Airport is inextricably bound to the potential to redevelop low-density airport land, a developer was awarded the right to redevelop Bergamot Station just days after making a huge contribution to the committee trying to keep Santa Monica voters from having a say on whether to close the airport. Jeff Worthe, president of the Worthe Real Estate Group, made a $10,000 contribution on September 5, 2014, to the committee supporting Measure LC, which t...
WestEdge™ Design Fair returns to Santa Monica's Barker Hangar for its second edition October 16-19, 2014. This newest destination for modern design showcases a curated selection of over 150 leading national and international brands. Attendees will find design inspiration, and be able to shop from leading manufacturers of furniture, lighting, kitchen, bath, outdoor furnishings and other products for the home. The fair caters to trade, press and consumers alike, and offers a complete experience f...
“Race,” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet, opened last Sunday at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Performances run through September 28. Directed by longtime Mamet collaborator Scott Zigler, “Race” features acclaimed stage and screen actors Chris Bauer (“True Blood,” “The Wire,” Broadway’s “A Streetcar Named Desire”), Dominic Hoffman (Mamet’s world premiere of “Faustus”), Jonno Roberts (Broadway’s “Take Me Out”) and DeWanda Wise (ABC’s “Firelight”). “Race” has set design by Jeffery P. Eisenmann, cos...
L.A.'s Kitchen and Bath Visionary Retailer Turns 65! Los Angeles' fondness for luxe European-inspired kitchens and bathroom fixtures is thanks to the forward vision of Snyder Diamond. Snyder Diamond, doing business 65 years in 2014, is an L.A. success story that exemplifies the power of aiming high. The suppliers of the most luxurious bath amenities in Los Angeles, including top-of-the-line chef's kitchen ovens, baths, appliances and the ultimate spa experience for comfort and wellness-- the Hor...
This weekend bodes well for movies with another eclectic mix of new releases across the country with each as engaging and worthwhile as the next. The stunning THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY (aka THEM) stars James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain. Written and directed by Ned Benson, ELEANOR RIGBY is a companion to two other films HER and HIM, which will open in October. Emotionally intense, the performances alone are more than worth the price of admission. And then there's something for the whole...
Special Olympians gather with Melisse restaurant chef / owner Josiah Citrin at the 2013 Pier del Sol fundraiser. With a "Hollywood" theme, Special Olympics Southern California is holding its 2014 Pier del Sol on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. on the Santa Monica Pier at Pacific Park. This year's event includes a VIP brunch with spectacular cuisine from nearly 35 of LA's top restaurants, including Chef Michael Cimarusti of Providence, Chef Olivier Rousselle of On Sunset, Chef Tanino Drago of Tanino...
