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It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
Nestor Torres at SMC
Nestor Torres, a Latin Grammy Winning Jazz Flautist, performed at Santa Monica College on Thursday, December 8, 2005. Torres performed from his latest work in progress, "Prayers & Meditations for Peace." Torres was joined by Professor Ric Alviso of the SMC Music Department for an open forum dialog to discuss how music and education can effectively work towards a peacefully world. The event was sponsored by SMC Value Creation Society Club and the Associated Students.
Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 01:47PM
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Percussion Ensemble Concert
Kathryn Moore, a SMC Student, performed a solo on the Mallet during the SMC Percussion Ensemble Concert that was held under the direction of Professor Matt Altmire, on Thursday, December 8, 2005.
Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 01:00PM
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Santa Monica SWAT
Santa Monica SWAT Sniper, Mike Prosser, (above) and SWAT Sergeant Greg Smiley(below), show all the different weapons that are used by the SWATteam, to the Citizens Police Academy participants on Wednesday December , 2005, at the Fire tower.
Santa Monica SWAT officers demonstrate tactics to the Citizens Police Academy on Wednesday at the Fire Tower
Posted on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 11:24PM
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Moving out
Anna Morgenstern, a tenant of Lincoln Place for the past 12 years, moves her belongings out with the help from her boyfriend, Robert Cromwell, as a porter from Aimco, Jaime Orits oversees the move. Morgenstern had lived in a two bedroom apartment with her 13 year old son. Aimco only gave her a 4 hour window to move out. She said, "Its going to be tough with 12 years worth of stuff accumulated ." Morgenstern and her son will be temporarily moving in with her mother.
Posted on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 04:48PM
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Eviction at Lincoln Place
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl tries to calm protesters Noel Weiss (right) and Sharon Snow during Tuesday’s evictions.
Lucy Siam, 77, a tenant at Lincoln Place since 1974, and her neighbor Hector Jimenez protest on Tuesday
Maria Luis, who has been a tenant for 13 years at Lincoln Place, breaks down during a television interview after being evicted.
Erin Grayson, a four-year tenant of Lincoln Place, was evicted Tuesday, along with dozens of neighbors. Her cat was left behind briefly before sheriff’s deputies allowed Grayson back into the apartment to retrieveher pet.
Yael Korin talks to LAPD after being evicted. Her belongings are in the storage container behind her.
Fifty two apartments were evicted on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at The Lincoln Place Apartments in Venice at around 830am after a couple dozen Los Angeles County Sherif Deputies swarmed the apartments giving tenants only fifteen minutes to evacuate the building before having the locks changed.
Kanye West at SAMO
Grammy award winning record artist, Kanye West, performed live at Santa Monica High School in the Greek Theatre on Monday, December 5, 2005 as part of a special Power 106 FM promotion.
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Posted on Monday, December 5, 2005 at 08:18PM
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Santa and Rudolf?
Santa greets Fletcher, a six year old Rottweiler, as he waits patiently at the head of the line with his mother, Patty-Loggins-Tazi, to have their photo taken with Santa on Monday at The Santa Monica Place.
Posted on Monday, December 5, 2005 at 05:13PM
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Virginia Avenue Park
City Council member Kevin McKeown cuts the ribbon during Virginia Avenue Parks grand opening celebration that was held on Sunday, December 4, 2005.
Santa Monica Marching Band plays at the opening.
Children help paint a mural at Virginia Avenue park during the "Teen Graffiti Workshop," by Joseph "Nuke" Montalvo of UNSK8
Luis Romo and his cousin Ramon Romo spar during a PAL Fitness demonstration
Located in the heart of Santa Monica's Pico Neighborhood, Virginia Avenue Park will provide a broad variety of educational and recreational programs for all ages, as well as social services and employment assistance.
As part of the Virginia Avenue Park Expansion Project, new outdoor amenities and building improvements include:
- A 2.9-acre open lawn area with a meandering path
- Two full-size basketball courts
- Two playgrounds with "space-age" style equipment
- "The Beach Blanket" - An interactive water play feature
- Wi-Fi internet access
- Park Center - will house a Santa Monica Police Department Substation, a fitness gym, activity rooms and park administration offices
- "The Patio" - A new 1,300 square foot building that will house park programs, park restrooms and mechanical equipment
- Renovation of the park's teen center called "2101"
- Cosmetic improvement of the Thelma Terry Building
- "Our Pico Neighborhood" - an 80' x24' mural reflecting the spirit of the surrounding community by Wayne Healy and David Botello of East Los Streetscapers
- Additional parking to accommodate the Saturday Farmers' Market and expanded park programs