It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
Arrested Development
1) Nicha (left) and Speech from the hip hop group, Arrested Development, a two time Grammy awards winner, performs on the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, Aug 9, 2007 during the 23rd Annual Twilight Dance Series. 2-4) Nicha hits some high notes. 5) Eshe dances with the crowed. 6) Members of the acclaimed Agape International Choir, dance while Arrested Development performs at the Pier.




Agape




Life's a payne
Paul Smith (left) and his younger brother Joe hang out a window above the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Sunday, Aug 5, 2007.





Mad Hatter




National Night Out




Bye-bye birdy




SWAT gear
1) Sergeant Mark Smiley from the Santa Monica Police Swat Unit, shows sixth-grader Jose Rodriguez, 11, the 'breaching equipment' during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007. 2) SMPD SWAT Officer Boyd shows off the equipment to a group of kids. 3) Justin McKinney, 10, in the gas mask, drags Avondre Kelly, 10, (wearing a tactical bulletproof vest) during National Night Out. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.




Dancing the night away



