It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...

LIT UP

Jose Ramirez from Southern California Signs repairs Santa Monica Liquor's vintage neon sign on Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009. Ramirez installed a new transformer.

 

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Gobble Wobble 

(top) Georgina Martin, 3, runs on California Ave. during the inaugural Santa Monica 1k children's Widdle Wobble on Saturday, November 28, 2009. (above) Athletes run on California Ave. during the inaugural Santa Monica 5k/10k Gobble Wobble on Saturday, November 28, 2009.

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STORY TIME

Eco-advocate and sci-fi author Perry Williams reads an excerpt from his book 'Pollen and the Ring of Harmony' to Ariel king, 5, Janet Wilson and her pet Pug Scooter, 10, during his book signing at Tween Scene Boutique  on Saturday, November 28, 2009.Pollen is a visitor from the far reaches of space, and his mission is to save the Earth from human destruction with the power of his mysterious, living ring. Accompanied by a ragtag group of friends, he journeys across the United States to deliver a message to the president and the world. The Earth is about to be destroyed, and unless humans learn to live in harmony with nature, even the powerful ring won't be able to stop it. But as stories of the ring's amazing abilities spread, the ambitious vice president decides the ring belongs in his hands. And he'll stop at nothing to get it. Williams holds a degree in drama and a minor in art and music from San Diego State University, where he wrote, directed and acted in several plays. He appeared in a several sitcoms in the 1980s including “Happy Days,” “Bosom Buddies,” “Mash” and “Laverne and Shirley.” In addition to his acting career, Williams has experience behind the scenes as a contributing writer for “Laverne and Shirley” and a production assistant for Paramount Studios.

 

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SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER

(top) Zunie, a 17year-old Capuchin monkeys eats a Cheeto in his Santa suit at the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade on Friday, November, 27, 2009. Zuni has been entertaining on the Third Street Promenade for the past eight years. (above) Zunie gets a hug from Laura at the Promenade.

 

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INKIE

Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Sicat (right) and Luis Iraheta hang holiday lights on Inkie at Pacific Park on Wednesday, November 25, 2009.
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THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS

(top) California's First Lady and Parishioner Maria Shriver serves guests during St. Monica's Catholic Church 30th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the Needy on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. More than 800 guests enjoyed a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner at St. Monica's Church on Wednesday.


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PALOOZA

Police Activity League members 13 to 17 years of age perform during Cirque Du Monde's Palooza on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the PAL gymnasium. Cirque du Monde (the world-famous Cirque du Soleil's outreach program) uses circus as an alternative education tool to engage at-risk youth in communities around the world. The impact of Cirque du Monde goes beyond individual benefits. Working as a group the participants learn about cohesion, teamwork and respect for peers. Its effects are also visible at the community level through reconciliation between opposing groups of young people, change in the perception of the community toward youth at risk and the implementation of a dialogue between the community and its young people.

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CRIMINAL MINDS

The cast from Criminal Minds record an episode at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Criminal Minds  is about an elite squad of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most-twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they can strike again. Each member of the ``mind hunter'' team brings his or her expertise to the table to pinpoint predators' motivations and identify emotional triggers in order to stop them. Criminal Minds stars Thomas Gibson as Unit Chief Aaron Hotchner, Joe Mantegna stars as Senior Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi, Paget Brewster as Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss, Shemar Moore as Supervisory Special Agent Derek Morgan, Matthew Gray Gubler as Supervisory Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid, AJ Cook as Supervisory Special Agent and Media Liaison Jennifer "JJ" Jareau and Kirsten Vangsness as Analyst Penelope Garcia. Originally created by Jeff Davis, executive producers are Edward Allen Bernero, Mark Gordon and Deborah Spera. Criminal Minds is produced by ABC Studios in association with CBS Paramount Network Television

 

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