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

Police formation

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A convoy of 20 police officers pedal their way south along the bike path at the beach on Wednesday July 12, 2006 — the third and final day of the Santa Monica Police department’s bicycle patrol class. The Los Angeles Port Police, UCLA Police, the Torrance Police and the Department of Veteran Affairs participated in the class along with SMPD. There were 13 participants taking the class and seven instructors.

Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 07:23PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Santa Monica under construction

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(top to bottom) Santa Monica College’s new Performing Arts Center and Music Academy, which has reached the midpoint of construction; the Ocean Park Community Center is expected to complete work on its Daybreak and Safe Haven sheltersin fall 2006; work continues on Airport Park, an 8.3-acre parcel to feature sports fields and an off-leash dog area; the site of the former RAND Corp. headquarters will be incorporated into the Civic Center redevelopment; the burgeoning Civic Center parking structure as it looks now.

Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 08:51PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Big Bruisers

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Cuda Zack, 28, the new head football coach for Santa Monica High School,  runs the team through some drills on Tuesday, July 11, 2006.

Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 03:07PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

SAMO pride

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James Grossman,17, a player for the Santa Monica High School football team, performs a 'Cling and Jerk' with 165 pounds during summer practice on Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Justin Williams, 17, waits on  the deck for his turn.
Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 03:05PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Live wire

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Leonard Torres, 31, (bottom) and Matt Bryant, 23, lineman apprentice's for Southern California Edison, ground a 16,000 volt wire above Marine Street on Tuesday, July 11, 2006.
Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 03:02PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Blue and white

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A white Crane stands in a rowboat at the Venice Canals on Tuesday, June 27, 2006.

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 09:52PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Blackbird

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A Cormorant is spotted at the end of the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 09:27PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Blowing in the wind

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A women chases after her blown away umbrella at Santa Monica Beach on Monday, July 10, 2006.
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 09:01PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint