It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE
The sun can be seen setting through Baile Oakes' interactive
wood sculpture entitled "Gestation III," 1991, marking the winter
solstice at
During only the winter solstice the Sun sets exactly in the middle of the sculptures opening.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
HAPPY CHANUKAH
Rabbi Eli Levitansky, from the Chabad House, lights the giant Menorah at the Third Street Promenade on the first night of Chanukah on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.
PRIUS LOVE
A Toyota Prius tries to jump-starts another Toyota Prius at Bay Street. (Thursday, December 15, 2011)
Rich "Uncle" Pennybags
Monopoly mascot, Rich "Uncle" Pennybags, tries to collect $2000.00 in rent from passerbys for landing their ‘Hotel’ on the ‘Boardwalk’ while filming a commercial for the new board game at the Santa Monica Boardwalk on Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Santa Monica Pier's Holiday Open House
Santa Claus is escorted down the Santa Monica Pier in a dory boat by the Santa Monica Police Department Harbor Patrol and the Los Angeles County Lifeguards during the Santa Monica Pier's Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
SANTA-GO-ROUND
Santa Claus rides the historic 1922 Merry-Go-Round (Carousel) with Alejandra Cabanas, 7, (left) and Madeline Mayer, 6, at the Santa Monica Pier during the Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
P.A.L. HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
Santa Claus gives a brand new bicycle to Justin Becerra, 13, during Santa Monica PAL's (Police Activities League) Holiday Workshop on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
THREE CHIEFS
Santa Monica Fire Department Deputy Chief Bruce Davis (center) makes pancakes while Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson (right) and Santa Monica Police Department Chief Tim Jackman lend their support during Santa Monica PAL's (Police Activities League) Holiday Workshop on Saturday, December 17, 2011.




















