Dr. Charles Haskell: From Inside the Operating Room to Outside With His Camera

By Miceala Shocklee

Dr. Charles Haskell’s life has been a study in human observation. A Los Angeles native, Dr. Haskell was born into a family of medical professionals. Continued here...

Santa Monica History Museum to Host Gala Tribute Dinner on September 11

On Sunday, September 11, the Santa Monica History Museum will hold its annual Gala Tribute Dinner at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. In recognition of the opening of Metro’s Expo Line to Santa Monica earlier this year, the event is themed “Tracking History: Celebrating the Return of Passenger Rail to Santa Monica.” Continued here...

Jim and Dee Menzies will be recognized for their community service at the Santa Monica History Museum Gala Dinner.

Remembering Donald Doss

Santa Monica resident Donald Doss passed away at the beginning of August. Don began working with the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) on April 20,1984. He served as a volunteer and reserve police officer until August 16, 2007. Don was prominent in the area of elder abuse related cases and was well-known throughout the community. Continued here...

Yummy Pancakes Coming September 17

By Kingsley Fife

One of the longest-running annual Santa Monica service club events will be occurring on Saturday, September 17. I'm speaking of the famous Santa Monica Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast. For 62 years now, beginning in 1954, we've been serving the best breakfast in town, featuring pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice, all for five dollars. Continued here...

Commercial Bank of California Opens New Regional Office in Santa Monica

Commercial Bank of California (CBC), a BauerFinancial Five-Star Superior Bank, opened a new regional office last month at 805 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica.

This is the first new branch opening since the completion of the merger with National Bank of California earlier this year. Continued here...