‘Magic Mike XXL’ offers surprises ‚Äî and substance (movie review)
"Magic Mike XXL" is a kids' movie for adults ‚Äî loads of fun. The audience clapped, laughed and gasped at appropriate moments. It's a... Read more →
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Public aid sought in two violent crime cases
The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking the public's help with two violent crime investigations. Both incidents occurred on July... Read more →
Santa Monica attorney appointed to Los Angeles County Superior Court
Gov. Jerry Brown¬†announced the appointment of Songhai D. Miguda-Armstead, Timothy P. Dillon, Ronald F. Frank, Julian C. Recana,... Read more →
Santa Monica Pier burglary suspects not wearing pants (crime watch)
On July 7 at approximately 5:45 a.m., Santa Monica police officers responded to a radio call regarding a burglary at a restaurant located on the... Read more →
Letters: Weighing in on military service, Santa Monica Airport
Editor: In his letter to the editor, Mr. Bain states in regards to Santa Monica, "none of the former mayors, the current, as well as the City... Read more →
Spotlight on comics heavyweight Jim Steranko
Very few comic book artists live a life as adventurous as the ones led by the superhero characters they bring to life on paper. One such... Read more →
Santa Monica cited as model city for broadband
The City of Santa Monica was highlighted in a new policy agenda from Next Century Cities as a model of how best to develop a high-quality broadband... Read more →
Santa Monica police to ramp up bike, pedestrian safety patrols
The Santa Monica Police Department will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations¬†during the month of July, with focused... Read more →
Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Park named state’s best amusement park
Covering just 2 acres, with 12 rides and 14 midway games, Santa Monica Pier's own Pacific Park has beaten out the top dogs in the California theme... Read more →
Los Angeles police shoot knife-wielding man in Venice
Los Angeles police shot a knife-wielding man outside a Rose Avenue coffee shop on July 13. According to a statement by the Los Angeles Police... Read more →
Police: Man involved in lewd act accused of kicking officer (crime watch)
On July 3 at approximately 9:40 p.m., Santa Monica police officers responded to the 1600 block of the beach to investigate an allegation of a male... Read more →
Letter: Finding common ground with columnists
Editor: I've been reading SMDP columnists Jack Neworth and Bill Bauer for some time and am usually in agreement with each, even though they are... Read more →
A warm welcome to Santa Monica’s new city manager
We would like to wish Rick Cole a warm welcome to Santa Monica as our new City Manager. His lifelong career in public policy and civic engagement... Read more →
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Santa Monica Public Library presents dating program
The Santa Monica Public Library will present "500 Dates: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Online Dating Wars" with Mark Miller on Sunday, July... Read more →
SMC appoints Gita Runkle Associate Dean of Emeritus College
Santa Monica College (SMC) has announced the appointment of Gita Runkle as Associate Dean of Emeritus College, SMC's widely praised program providing... Read more →
