Santa Monica Observer - Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words

This past Saturday, 2/9, Fitdog hosted its fourth annual Smooches 4 Pooches event, benefitting Adopt & Shop and Operation Blankets of Love. Adopt & Shop brought dogs to be adopted, while Operation...

Relax, it's just sex... Edible Skinny was lucky enough to attend (along with 50,000 other people) the AVN Novelty Expo at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino a few weeks ago. There surrounded by dozens...

Australia's premier public, economic and cultural diplomacy program G'Day USA brought its Signature Experience event 'Bringing a Taste of Australia to the US' at Tastemade Studios to Santa Monica on F...

Lenny Bruce said it ABSOLUTE BEST! Because the most important part of Valentine's Day are the I LOVE YOUs. The I LOVE YOUs to your significant other(s), your family, your pets, and MOST ESPECIALLY to...

Sometimes you go to a big town, just to go to a small town. Or at least that's what happened when Edible Skinny spent Martin Luther King weekend in San Francisco. While in SanFran the Thomas Gals...

Even though Edible Skinny spends quite a good amount in the desert oasis of Las Vegas (this is due to the fact that my official residence is here (when not on the road...)), I sometimes forget to...

Now why would the richest man in world history leave his wife and 4 children? For a good friend's wife, that's why. Numerous sources report that Jeff Bezos had a long time affair with a married woman...

"Hot Toddies are the only good thing about winter." --HuffPost Say hello to a not-so-dry-frozen Californian January with Humphry Slocombe, the chef-driven, badass ice cream shop on Abbott Kinney....

Winter is Coming, Winter is Here. (Along with the final season of Game of Thrones in April 2019!) And with Winter comes pale dry skin, static cling hair, and foundation that is too dark for your vampi...

Los Angeles, California- January 5th, 2019-For one of the most awaited award seasons of the year, the Golden Globe Awards, DPA was once again the sponsor for the 2019 Pre-Awards gift suite. Held at...

About 50 people swam the second annual Polar Bear Swim at Santa Monica Beach. Some took a quick dip, while others swam into the Pacific Ocean for the 300-yard buoy swim. Once attendees had taken the...

Friends don't let other friends have sex, apparently. In the wake of declining values of its stock and criticisms of its true worthiness as a waste of time, Facebook.com has now specifically banned "s...

Brits in LA's Annual Christmas Party took place on Monday Dec 17th at No More Heroes Cocktail Lounge in West Hollywood. The annual event was sponsored by Beltran, Brito and Casamayor Immigration...

Del Frisco's Grille on Ocean Avenue are known for their fabulous steaks, Ahi tuna tacos and deserts amongst other delicious things, but Santa Monica locals eagerly look forward to the Annual Holiday...

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter will be hosting a pet adoption event on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Monica Police Department Holiday Substation located at 131...

AMP Association has launched in Santa Monica, a functional training environment focused on an innovative fitness philosophy and methodology by Founders & Personal Trainers Ahnna McDevitt and Alex...

Ms. Preity Upala, Tell us a little about yourself? You seem to have had quite a fascinating journey through life! Namaste! Yes indeed, it has been quite a journey so far! I describe myself as a...

101 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA Date: Sunday, December 9 from 2pm - 5pm Website: https://www.fairmont.com/santa-monica/ Cost: Free Charity Partner/Donations: Fairmont Miramar Hotel &...

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are preparing for family visits, holiday parties, buying that special gift for someone who matters and simply wanting to look and feel our best....

SANTA MONICA, Calif., November 14, 2018 – Make room in your closet for the new clothes you'll find on #BlackFriday. Donate gently used or new clothing and shoes to the Flair Cleaners 16th Annual...

Not all of them are at the level of super star con artist Bernie Madoff but unfortunately our world is still filled with an abundance of con artists who just love to rip you off and the sad part of...

"God is in the details." Ludwig Mies van der Rohe NAPA! One single word and some many images come to mind. A kaleidoscope of intimate micro experiences in the world of wine, food, and the art of...

In life there are moments that are so incredible that they are indelibly painted on the forefront of our minds. On the passing of the Iconic Stan Lee I recall the few times I was privileged to see...

Welcome to Art of Relaxation! Napa Valley is famed for its dedication to leisure through its 400 wineries with tasting rooms in the Valley (600+ if you include Sonoma), 50 restaurants, 125 lodging...

Santa Monica's annual pumpkin patch has reopened this year and sells, well, pumpkins. Of all shapes and sizes. And for $5, you can pet a goat. The owner of the vacant lot uses it for parking 9 months...