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

Twilight conga

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Grammy-winning artist Poncho Sanchez  and his band played  Afro-Cuban Jazz on the Santa Monica Pier during the 22nd annual Twilight Dance Series  on Thursday June 29, 2006.
Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 at 08:05AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Support the SMPD Mounted Unit

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In an effort to raise funds for the Santa Monica Police Department's Mounted Unit, legendary TV actress June Lockhart, sells  autographed SMPD T-shirts during the 22nd annual Twilight Dance Series concert at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday June 29, 2006. T-shirts cost $20.00. Send donations payable to: SMDP Mounted Unit, C/O Officer Rob Dawson, Santa Monica Animal Shelter, 1640 Ninth Street, Santa Monica, California 90404.

Sailing by the Singing Chairs

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A boat sails past the public art sculpture titled, 'Singing Chairs' by artist Doug Hollis along the Santa Monica Bay on June 29, 2006.
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 03:58PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Rolling out

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Santa Monica Police Department Motor Officer, David Enriquez, 44, pull out on his motorcyle from Palisades Park on Thursday, June 29, 2006.

Open wide

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Santa Monica Police Department Officer, Art Williams, looks underneath of a vehicle  with the aide of a mirror at Ocean Avenue on Thursday, June 29, 2006. All vehicle driving onto the Santa Monica Pier were inspected. Security will be increased over the Forth of July weekend.
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 02:16PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Patroller Special 8

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Santa Monica Police Lieutenant  Frank Fabrega poses for a photo next to "Patroller Special 8," a vintage 1964 Plymouth Savoy that SMDP previously  used for patrol, during the 2nd annual PALpalooza  event at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, March 28, 2006. The event benefits the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL)

Smiling faces

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PAL kids pose for a group photo during the 2nd annual PALpalooza  event at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, March 28, 2006. The event benefits the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL)

All aboard!

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Santa Monica Police SWAT officer Brent Crafton, 29, show off the inside of a Hummer to kids during the 2nd annual PALpalooza  event at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, March 28, 2006 .   The event benefits the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL)