Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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The city of Santa Monica sued the Federal Aviation Administration Thursday in an effort to clarify ownership and control of its municipal airport, the future of which is being debated by city officials and residents. According to the city, Santa Monica leased the airport to the federal government during World War II, and local and federal officials made improvements to the facility. After the war, the airport was returned to the city under an "instrument of transfer," but federal officials...
Last weekend Phase Two 0f the Expo Line (Santa Monica) was being connected to Phase One (Culver City). As the electrical components were being tied together the day grew closer to riders being able to lengthen their travel. Work on the tie-in will be completed this weekend (Nov. 15-16). Traffic on Venice Blvd. and surrounding streets will not be affected during the work activity. Construction that began two years ago is scheduled to be completed in 2015. Additional information on the project is...
Santa Monica became the latest smoke-free Southern California city Thursday as its ban on e-cigarettes went into effect. The ban restricts e-cigarettes from any place regular cigarettes are not allowed, such as bars, restaurants and clubs, as well as outdoor areas including beaches, bus stops, ATM lines, public parks, the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. The Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously in June to join a growing list of cities that have restricted the use of the...
When Ryan O'Connell, 28, moved here from New York last year, he didn't want a car. "I've always been so scared of driving," he said. "I feel like I would be a bad driver." Normally, that would be a problem in one of America's most auto-centric places, where cruising along the Sunset Strip is a lifestyle and cars are not only a means of transportation but a status symbol. But Mr. O'Connell was only briefly perplexed. "I didn't know what I was going to do," he said, "and then Uber descended from t...
City Hall will be closed tight as a drum on Christmas, New Years, and especially MLK Day. However, the City's trash collectors continued to work on Veteran's Day. So did those denizens of the Cushman, the city's tireless ticket givers. I know, because I saw them both working last Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Rumor has it they get paid triple time to collect the trash on holidays. Separately, this reporter can assure to you with absolute certainty that if you get more than five parking citations...
1Th Annual SM International Teen Film Festival Call for Submissions! Santa Monica, California. The Santa Monica International Teen Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 10th annual festival to be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 6th and 7th, 2015. The Santa Monica International Teen Film Festival accepts any film made by youth 12-18, from anywhere in the world, in any genre between 60 seconds to 30 minutes in length. SUBMISSION IS FREE. Multiple submissions are accepted. There are two ways to submit a film: 1) On-line at...
Sonoma Wine Garden, with its large outdoor patio and breathtaking ocean and sunset views, Sonoma Wine Garden, has been a hit with customers since its opening in August 2010, and its large wine selection, and special wine events have kept customers engaged, returning for more. Showcasing bold Mediterranean flavors with a contemporary Californian twist, its locally-sourced, organic produce based menu changes seasonally. Now, it has a new Executive Chef Garee Battad who came on board in June, with...
Santa Monica College is pleased to celebrate International Education Week with a special guest lecture by Zahra Ismail on "Working Together to Support Civilians Affected by Violent Conflict." The lecture is FREE and will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Humanities & Social Science Lecture Hall 165 on the main SMC campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Seating is strictly on a first-arrival basis. Ismail is a Program Officer at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the Universi...
The second annual Viking Fund luncheon and shopping boutique will be held on Saturday, November 15th, at The Olympic Collection. Tickets may be purchased on the SAMOHI homepage by clicking on the banner at the top. Your donation, which benefits EVERY of the sports teams at SAMOHI, includes a sit-down lunch with a special keynote speaker, and a variety of shopping opportunities to help you get ready for the holidays. There will be more than 20 vendors who have been carefully selected for their quality and appeal. At the luncheon there will be...
Editor: Publisher David Ganezer’s column in the November 3 – 9, 2024, edition was unique (I think). I am not a regular reader of the Observer so don’t know if his column is published often and this is his usual style. However, I was puzzled by his extensive quoting of the post-election SMCLC email. Does it mean he agrees with their message? Does he think they are attempting to look successful as a political party in the face of the disappointing election results? He inserted paragraphs about the airport measures and Phil Brock’s 4th-pla...
The NBA season began only two weeks ago but already there have been numerous surprises. The biggest one is the Cleveland Cavaliers' 1-3 start and apparent friction between LeBron James and the Cavaliers' talented point guard Kyrie Irving. When James left the Miami Heat and signed with his hometown Cleveland team and the Cavaliers then acquired Kevin Love, Shawn Marion and others the team became the favorite to reach the NBA Finals. Instead the Cavaliers lost their home opener, then lost at...
The father of Laker guard Wayne Ellington was shot to death in a car in Philadelphia last week. Ellington has been granted a leave from the team. “He needs time to grieve and he’ll be welcomed back whenever he decides to return,” said Coach Byron Scott. On Sunday night, November 9, shortly after the Lakers earned their first win of the season, Ellington learned of his father’s death as he was about to depart from Staples Center. “He had the support of teammates and Gerald Henderson, who had j...
Fans of both USC and UCLA football teams are welcome to attend the Culver City Rotary and Exchange Club’s annual tailgate luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The site will be the Elks Lodge, 11160 Washington Place. Football players and cheerleaders from both schools will be on hand for this friendly rivalry celebration. Tickets are $25 payable at the event....
Friday, November 7: Santa Monica was winning at the half by 14-3, but lost the game 17-14 to El Segundo. photos by Ralph Hattenbach...
There's nothing quite like the blend of good storytelling, great performances and a powerful emotional journey all skillfully woven together with a solid singular vision of a strong director to make for a powerful moviegoing experience. This week, we have two such films opening - BEYOND THE LIGHTS from writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood and THE HOMESMAN from writer/director Tommy Lee Jones. Both are examples of superb filmmaking and storytelling. Both more than worth a visit to the local...
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Israel's Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (Rami Be'er, Artistic Director) for three performances only, November 19 through 21, 2014 in the Bram Goldsmith Theater. Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC) is widely identified with the work of Artistic Director Rami Be'er, whose singular choreographic character has become the company's trademark, both in Israel and abroad. With its technically strong and physically eclectic cast of...
Emeritus College is pleased to announce the Fall 2014 launch of "Pen & Brush," a journal of original art and writing created by Emeritus College students in the writing class taught by Monona Wali and the art class taught by Catherine Tirr. The exhibition will run Nov. 21-Dec. 3 at the SMC Photography Gallery, located on the second floor of Drescher Hall on the Santa Monica College main campus at 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to...
Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi presided over Thai Night 2014, a pre-American Film Market gala event for film professionals from Thailand and Hollywood. Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion of the Thai Ministry of Commerce, the event sought to foster greater creative and business ties between the two countries through Thai-US co-productions and Thailand as a filming destination of choice for American productions. Thailand's appeal...
The Irene Dunne Guild in partnership with the Saint John's Health Center Foundation, hosted the 2014 Caritas Gala October 25th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills. The annual black-tie event celebrates individuals who demonstrate compassion for others through exceptional service to the community. Multi award-winning musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, producer and recording artist David Foster and his wife, television personality, model and interior designer Yolanda Foster...
Santa Monica, California – Join us as Oscar-nominated costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis discusses Hollywood Costume with guest moderator Frank DeCaro on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Renowned for her work designing such iconic costumes as Indiana Jones’ legendary fedora and jacket and Michael Jackson’s red leather jacket from Thriller, Deborah Nadoolman Landis is also an accomplished teacher, as well as editor of Hollywood Costume, the catalog...
If it’s broke, fix it! Come to the City of Santa Monica’s Repair Café at 1450 Ocean on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn how to fix common household items. Experienced volunteers, known as “Fixers” will be there to offer their expertise. Hosted by the Resource Recovery & Recycling Division, the Repair Café will focus on repair and reuse as part of our Zero Waste Strategic Plan.We throw away an incredible amount of stuff everyday - but imagine extending the life of your items at little to no cost! Saving used items fro...
Winterlit in Downtown Santa Monica November 1 - January 22 Various dates and times Every year Santa Monica hosts a series of holiday events and activities that light up Downtown, bringing a festive holiday spirit to this idyllic seaside city. In fact, we’ve managed to engineer some true holiday magic, turning a busy urban corner into a magical winter wonderland with the annual ICE at Santa Monica skating rink, open November 1 through January 22. More Downtown Santa Monica & Third Street Promenade (310) 393-8355 Neil Young Special Deluxe Exibit...
