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Free Beach Shuttle Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend

May 20, 2013 at 9:15 pm -
As the Memorial Day holiday kicks off this weekend, so does the free beach shuttle.The shuttle will be open for business beginning this Friday. It will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays a
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Santa Monica’s Shore Hotel Offers “Rock The Pier” Package

May 20, 2013 at 7:25 pm -
Shore Hotel, the AAA Four Diamond beachfront property in Santa Monica, has created the ultimate way for guests to enjoy the 29th annual Twilight Concerts series at the Santa Monica Pier. The Twilight Concerts series bring a variety of contemporary and classic musical guests every Thursday for complimentary concerts with Southern California’s most amazing views. ...

Man Arrested For Stealing From Santa Monica Nordstrom

May 20, 2013 at 8:40 am -
A 47-year-old man from Roseville was arrested on Wednesday, May 8 after he was caught stealing from the Nordstrom department store in Santa Monica. At 12:25 pm officers of the SMPD were called out to the store in order to investigate a theft report. When the officers arrived they spoke with the loss prevention agents ...

Colorado Avenue Office Building Near Expo Light Rail Line Route Purchased

May 19, 2013 at 6:10 pm -
An affiliate of Santa Monica-based The Luzzatto Company, Inc. -- 1301 Colorado, L.P.-- has acquired the 14,340 square-foot industrial office property located at 1301 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica. The property was constructed in 1974 and sits on a corner lot at the T-intersection of Euclid Street and Colorado Avenue, less than four blocks from the ...

Shangrila Hotel is a little slice paradise found in Santa Monica (Photos)

May 18, 2013 at 7:10 pm -
The name says it all. Santa Monica’s Shangrila Hotel is a little paradise situated across the street from the Pacific Ocean and Palisades Park. A recent visit, a quick escape from LA as it...

Big Blue Bus Detours Sunday For SM Classic 5K/10K

May 18, 2013 at 9:53 am -
Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus has issued the following service alerts for this Sunday, May 19. Routes 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, and Rapid 10 will detour in downtown Santa Monica for the SM Classic 5K/10K. Temporary stop closures will be in effect from approximately 6 am to 2 pm. Route 1 to Downtown ...

Runners to Take Over Downtown During Annual Santa Monica Classic

May 17, 2013 at 11:59 pm -
More than 3,000 runners will gather at the starting line in downtown Santa Monica for the eight annual Santa Monica Classic, Sunday, May 19.The event, which includes both a 5K and a 10K race, will support the conservation efforts of Heal the Bay. <

Santa Monica’s lack of offense sends them out of the playoffs

May 17, 2013 at 10:33 am -
Santa Monica managed only two hits and once again could not get past the first round as they lost at home to Knight 8-3, knocking them out of the Division 3 playoffs.Despite struggling at the plate, the Vikings...