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Julia Hirt and Joseph DeFazio to Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary

Julia Hirt said she and her husband, Joseph DeFazio, had the opportunity to “grow up together,” as they didn’t officially start dating...

Bru Caplan Brought Her Background in Hotel Management to Open Three Successful Westside Restaurants

At the end of 2000, Bru Caplan made the journey from Turkey to Santa Monica. She told her dad she wanted to open a doggy day care...

Santa Monica Playhouse Owners Celebrate 50 Years of Creativity

Fifty years ago this month, Evelyn Rudie and Chris De Carlo assumed their posts as Co-Artistic Directors of Santa Monica Playhouse. Under...

Santa Monica Native Jeff Condon Always Has Time for Swimming

Third generation Santa Monica resident, Jeff Condon, has led a life dedicated to mindfulness and consistency. Born and raised in our...

Preserving the Past for the Future

Steve Lehne always knew he wanted to work with his hands as he was growing up. He spent time with his dad’s company, Lehne and Son, as a...

Why Swimming is My Positive Addiction

Jeff Condon, local estate planning attorney and author of two books about the subject, sometimes writes about his career with advice for...