The Argonaut

12/10/2025

Necessity is the mother of invention, so when Dr. Carmen Dones, Dean of Academic Affairs at West Los Angeles College, was meeting with the 19 community colleges that make up the Los Angeles Regional Consortium to learn about the needs of the healthcare industry, it became clear that the answer was more licensed vocational nurses.

Necessity is the mother of invention, so when Dr. Carmen Dones, Dean of Academic Affairs at West Los Angeles College, was meeting with the 19 community colleges that make up

12/09/2025

Kathryn Pellman has four of her quilt-like pieces hanging in the gallery at Village Well Books & Coffee in Culver City. As the organizer of the current exhibit, “Free to Sp%!,” which runs through Jan. 7, she has the least number of works featured that take up the most real estate, as her pieces are large.

Read more at https://www.argonautnews.com/arts_and_events/free-to-sp-k-art-exhibit-champions-the-first-amendment/article_84a428fd-96eb-49bd-a650-dc6f3aea1253.html.

📸: Chris Mortenson

12/08/2025

After several sessions and heartfelt experiences, a new art exhibit has come to life at the Santa Monica Christian Towers.

When Michael “Mick” Flaum moved into the Santa Monica Christian Towers, he found there was plenty to love about the senior community originally founded in the 1960s. It is full

12/05/2025

In Culver City this winter, The Actors' Gang celebrates the holidays with a new family play featuring two children escaping the circus and the clutches of an evil circus queen and her strongman sidekick. Preview the show at argonautnews.com/arts_and_events/puppets-dragons-and-bonkers-actors-gang-premieres-a-whimsical-quest-of-holiday-fun/article_6f75fedd-75d0-44ca-aeab-a8695c0d7f47.html.

📸: Bob Turton Photography

12/04/2025

A West LA man was arrested for over a dozen child sexual exploitation crimes, using his positions of authority to sexually exploit at least six children he babysat.

12/03/2025

Sollis Health, the concierge urgent and emergency care provider, has opened a new location in Santa Monica, intending to bring more comfort and convenience to residents.

12/03/2025

The Santa Monica Swim Center will undergo its annual preventative maintenance closure this month.

The Santa Monica Swim Center will undergo its annual Preventative Maintenance Closure from Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. During this time, the center will be closed and

12/02/2025

Despite all his other accolades, including starring in 29 episodes of “Anger Management” and in the films “Little Big League” and “Black Panther,” among Tony Todd’s greatest prides is being from Santa Monica.

Despite all his other accolades, including starring in 29 episodes of “Anger Management” and in the films “Little Big League” and “Black Panther,” among Tony Todd’s greatest prides is being

12/02/2025

When Sean Jansen is passionate about a cause, he raises awareness for it the best way he knows how: hiking.

12/01/2025

Friends of Ballona Wetlands has a lot to be proud of. It brought the El Segundo Blue Butterfly back to Ballona, which, according to director Scott Culbertson, everyone thought was gone forever. Find out how at https://www.argonautnews.com/community/bringing-butterflies-back-friends-of-ballona-wetlands-re-wilds-educates-protects/article_3c85815e-b671-4e1f-85ad-af8f1ba32f2d.html.

📸: Chris Mortenson

11/26/2025

As part of Culver City’s continuing commitment to the film industry, city council has approved a comprehensive set of measures designed to support recovery for film and television and enhance Culver City’s competitiveness as a premier filming destination.

As part of Culver City’s continuing commitment to the film industry, city council approved a comprehensive set of measures designed to support recovery for film and television and enhance Culver

11/25/2025

Nutcracker season has returned to Santa Monica, bringing with it a swirl of snowflakes, Tchaikovsky’s familiar score and the dreams of more than 140 young dancers. For two of them — Addison Russell and Mila Bakhshandehpour — the magic feels especially powerful as they step into major roles after a year marked by loss and resilience. Read our cover story at argonautnews.com/arts_and_events/seasons-of-magic-young-dancers-shine-after-a-year-of-adversity/article_3e6872ec-94ba-4700-9039-cfeb75e8bebe.html.

📸: Sarah Madison Photography