Recreation Santa Monica ocean rescues swelled in 2014 By Jeffrey I. Goodman on February 14, 2015 Ocean rescues off Santa Monica's beaches swelled dramatically this past year, reflecting... Read more →
Health Allen fights vaccine exemption loophole By David Mark Simpson on February 4, 2015 SACRAMENTO — Rookie State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is co-sponsoring a bill to... Read more →
Education Infants quarantined following confirmed measles case at Samohi daycare By Jeffrey I. Goodman on February 2, 2015 Fourteen infants at Santa Monica High School’s child care center will be quarantined... Read more →
City Council Outdoor fitness fees stay the same By David Mark Simpson on January 17, 2015 What a difference a year and a pilot ordinance make. In 2013, when City Council... Read more →
Health Pot shops remain in draft zoning code By David Mark Simpson on December 30, 2014 CITY HALL — As the Planning Commission grapple with wonkier decisions about land-use... Read more →
Recreation Biking way, way up in Santa Monica By David Mark Simpson on November 29, 2014 CITYWIDE — Biking is on the rise across the nation but especially in Santa Monica. A... Read more →
Recreation 1 Parks Commission likes once-forgotten hero for park name By David Mark Simpson on November 25, 2014 BUFFER PARK — The Recreation and Parks Commission wants the city's newest park to be... Read more →
Recreation 1 Outdoor fitness trainer ordinance reduced complaints By David Mark Simpson on November 24, 2014 PALISADES PARK — After 10 months of enforcement, city officials say the controversial... Read more →
Recreation 1 Naming Buffer Park: From “Toypurina Park” to “Hobo Junction East” and “Cookies and Cupcake” By David Mark Simpson on November 21, 2014 BUFFER PARK — “Cookies and Cupcake” has a nice ring to it. It rolls off the tongue... Read more →
Recreation Bikeshare plan passes By David Mark Simpson on November 12, 2014 CITY HALL — City Council moved a step closer to launching the first significant... Read more →
Recreation Proposed bikeshare vendor struggles with delays By David Mark Simpson on November 11, 2014 CITY HALL — In late 2013, CycleHop was boasting plans open a 500-bike bikeshare in... Read more →
Health UCLA Breast Center Santa Monica collaborates for cancer care By Kelsey Fowler on October 23, 2014 MID-CITY — Nicole von Riesen, 43, didn’t want to wait a month for her MRI. She... Read more →
Recreation 1 New law requires buffer between bikes and cars By Matthew Hall on September 28, 2014 CITYWIDE — A new law requiring a three foot buffer zone between cars and bicycles is... Read more →
Health 3 Council approves vaping ordinance By David Mark Simpson on September 25, 2014 CITYWIDE — E-cigarette smokers, the clock is ticking. You have about a month left to... Read more →
Recreation Mixed reviews for outdoor fitness regulations By David Mark Simpson on July 28, 2014 PALISADES PARK — A pilot ordinance that restricts group exercise in the parks is a... Read more →
