It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
Community mural
After a two years of closure, Virginia Avenue Park re-opened on Saturday, November 12, 2005. Many people helped paint the community mural of Felix Escobar, by artist Peter Tigler, at the event. This mural was done in a "Paint by Numbers" method.
The Cruz Hernandez Mariachi band from Guadalajara performed at the opening of the Farmers Market at Virginia Avenue Park.
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 04:48PM
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Snow at the Santa Monica Pier
Franklyn Passmore III, AKA Surfing Santa, helps to build a snow man on Thursday at the Santa Monica Pier.Starbucks brought snow to the Santa Monica Pier to kick off the holiday season.
Children play in the snow as carolers sing in the background.
Update on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:59PM by
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Happy Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Army Sergeant Brian Miller recognizes Kiwanians for their military service on Wednesday during their weekly luncheon that is held at the Santa Monica YMCA. Kiwanians right to left: Lloyd Jacobs, Ray Carriere, Merlyn Raco, and Donald Wagner
Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 at 06:28AM
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In honor of Officer Ricardo Crocker
On Thursday, the Santa Monica Police Department held a 'Dedication of the Memorial Wall,' Honoring Officer Ricardo Crocker, who died in the line of duty in Iraq. Crocker was a Santa Monica Police Officer from 1995-2005 and in the United State Marine Corps from 1989-2005. More than 200 law enforcement officers, and fellow Marines who served with Officer Crocker, were present. Guest arrived from all over the country and from many parts of the world.
Ricardo Crocker's mother unveils the Plaque with his name inscribed upon it. 
Plaque reads:
To the Police officers and firefighter who gave their lives in the line of duty to protect the citizens of Santa Monica. Crocker is the twelfth name on the plaque.
Family, Colleagues and guests gather after the memorial.
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 06:23PM
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Rock the vote
A few Santa Monica residents cast their vote at City Hall during Arnolds special election that was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 .
Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 10:39PM
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Row, row, row your boat...
A canoe team rows by a group of Yachts in the Marina Del Rey on Tuesday November 9, 2005.
Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 10:29PM
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Christening Ceremony
Leroy D. Baca, Sherrif
Over one hundred law enforcement personnel attended a christening ceremony at the Marina Del Ray on Tuesday November 8, 2005. The new sheriffs rescue vessel was named in memory of deputy "Jerry" Ortiz who died in the line of duty on June 24, 2005 in the Marina Del Rey. Ortiz had served with the Los Angeles county sheriffs department for 15 years and was assigned to the anti gang unit. He is serviced by his wife Chela and sons Jeremy and Jacob.
LA County Sheriff Captain Mary Cambell , christens the rescue vessel "J. Ortiz" on Tuesday. This vessel is fully equipped for law enforcement, search and rescue efforts and fire fighting capabilities.
"J. Ortiz"
Canvas Clown
Lauren Halperin, a living statue/mime who dresses all in white, stands very still, and invites people to paint on her on the Santa Monica Pier this Saturday, November 5, 2005