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

Healing the Bay

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A group of third grade students from 74th Street Elementary School, pickup litter at Santa Monica Beach on Friday, September 14, 2007, during Heal the Bay's Education Day. The education Day was a Kicks Off to the State's Coastal Cleanup Weekend.

SWAT-down at SAMOHI

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LOCKDOWN: Santa Monica Police Department’s Special Entry Team (SET) — commonly known as SWAT— run through drills at Santa Monica High School as part of an eight-hour training session Wednesday night, September 12, 2007 on how to respond to a horrid scenario, — an armed gunman in close quarters firing at innocent victims within the school.
Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 03:58PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Christmas in September

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1) June Peralta, from the Assistance League of Santa Monica, struts down the catwalk modeling her Macy's attire during the Salvations Army Women's Auxiliary of Santa Monica's "Christmas in September" at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Thursday, September 13, 2007. MODELS: 2) Edward Van Brusselen, Member Services Manager for the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. 3) Briana Vasak, 11. (left), and her sister Allison, 10. 4,5) Allison Vasak.
Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 03:25PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

SMC Football

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The Santa Monica College football team runs through drills at Corsair Field on Tuesday, September 11, 2007.
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 09:20PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

In Memory of September 11

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Representatives from the Santa Monica Fire and Police Departments, SMFD Captain Mat Wesner (left) and SMPD Officer Robert D'Andrea (right) take turns ringing the bell at the 911 remembrance ceremony during the City Council meeting on September 11, 2007.

Team Santa Monica

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Teenagers from TSM (Team Santa Monica) perform seated-dips off a bench at Santa Monica College's Corsair Field on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. TSM is a competitive swim club serving Santa Monica, West Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 02:01PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Pier Closed for 911

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The Santa Monica Pier was closed on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 for saftey precaution against possible 911 terrorist attacks to the world famous landmark. Only delivery vehicle were allowed to enter the pier for drop-offs. The pier parking has been closed since Sunday for 911.
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 01:25PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Music at Madison

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The Santa Monica College Jazz Combo performs during the "Music at Madison" open house on Sunday, September 9, 2007. Left to right: Peter Brooke (SMC student on the alto-sax) , Bill Barrett (SMC student on the tenor-sax) Keith Fiddmont (SMC music professor on the tenor-sax) and Joel Druckman (SMC music professor on the upright base)
Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 03:20PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint