Steve Farzam, COO @ Shore Hotel, On First Aid Myths to Avoid

Unfortunately, misinformation surrounding first aid is all too common. Learn the truth about emergency medicine by reading this blog!

Do Science and Technology Lead to a Fall in Human Values?

Nowhere does science says that we should discard the basic values of life.

Elks Lodge Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner Thursday, March 29th

Phil Brock to receive Citizen of the Year Award for community volunteerism

It’s ‘Lights Out’ For Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel For Earth Hour

The iconic Ferris wheel joins landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Victoria Harbour, Sydney Opera House, Big Ben and Great Wall of China

Angel Flight West Ascends to New Heights with 75,000th flight.

Angel Flight West, a Santa Monica-based charitable aviation organization, will mark its 75,000th flight on Friday, March 23rd.

Santa Monica Elks announce 2018 Citizen Of the Year

Phil Brock invited you to join him as the Elks celebrate volunteerism in Santa Monica

Brock on Your Block (Young Women's Conference)

Host Phil Brock attends the 3rd Annual Young Women's Conference at Brentwood School. Maria Shriver was one of the featured speakers.

Celebrate Lunar New Year With 90-Foot-Tall ‘Dog’ On Ferris Wheel

The 174,000 LED lights to feature custom computer-generated lighting program with New Year’s icons and patterns in red and gold

Boys and Girls AYSO U11 Extras are West Section 1 Champions!

Santa Monica's AYSO Region 20 U11 Boys and Girls Extra Teams advance to Section 1 Playoffs this March!

Pacific Park To Serenade Ferris Wheel Riders With Live Violinist

The Ferris wheel will be illuminated by 174,000 LED lights in colors of red, pink, and white with lighting patterns such as heart and kisses

Brock on Your Block (Santa Monica Elks Lodge)

Host Phil Brock explores the good works of the Santa Monica Elks Lodge on Brock on Your Block

Brock on Your Block (The People Concern)

Host Phil Brock talks with the executive director of the People Concern about their services to help the homeless and victims of abuse.

MLK, Jr Day Camps in Santa Monica

Do have a dream of the perfect MLK camp for your kids? These one day camps could be the answer!

Winter break camps for kids school holiday

2+ weeks off school? Need something fun for kids to do? Winter break camps offer lots of fun and unique experiences.

Live With Flair: Flair Cleaners Gift Cards!

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Divide and Conquer

Divide & Conquer is Part 1 of a series on potential changes in the Santa Monica election system

Depositions and Lawsuits, Oh My! (Phil Brock for SMart)

The City of Santa Monica continues to pursue a pointless lawsuit to prevent district elections for city council and school board elections.

Excerpt from 'How Ballerinas become Secretaries' by Omar Pena

"The local methodology of ‘displacing the guilt’ until the publics’ short term memory dissipates, is no longer scaffolded,..."

Commercial Real Estate Agents- Opportunity

Commercial real Estate Opportunity for Private Offices

Diana Nyad, the First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida, Speaks at New Roads School

World renowned endurance athlete talks about grit and attaining goals at New Roads School's Change Maker Student Speaker Series

Professor is Lost!

Male 20 lbs terrier mix lost in Westchester area since Saturday, 10/21.

Halloween Costume Cleaning and Care

Tips on getting the most out of Halloween costumes for years.

5 Unique Ways YOU Can Make A Difference Right Here in Santa Monica

i got inspired by my beach cleanup crew over at #webodysurfers and decided to write about what you can do to make a difference!

Arson & Catastrophe Coping Group Startup Meeting on November 4th

An arson & catastrophe coping group in the Santa Monica area that may provide assistance and leads to others in similar predicaments.

Enter & Vote Now: Forte’s Inaugural Photo & Calendar Contest

Click "Enter Contest" to submit your dog's best picture and tell their stories.

What's Happening Around our Mid City Neighborhood in October

October in Santa Monica Mid City Neighborhood: Princess Bride; Sacred Places, Photos; Free Compost; Mayor Ted Winterer; City Salaries

Calif. Dept. of Education ADVISOR Jason Spencer talks 2020 Census, Technology in the Classroom & the Blueprint for Knowledge

Exclusive Interview with Jason Spencer, Principal Advisor to the Calif. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, on Monday, Sept. 25.

OPINION: Script Across the Daily Bruin Headlines. The Editor in Chief smartly paused .

The EIC who published an initial ed-op alleging mistreatment for asserting his right did so from a position of power and control or by color

Hugh Hefner dead at 91

male cultural icon of the 20th Century died of natural causes at his residence, the Playboy Mansion & corporate guest quarters

If It Bleeds, It Leads! (Crime in Santa Monica)

SMart's Phil Brock writes an op-ed for the Santa Monica Mirror on Crime in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Kiwanis to Install Phil Brock as 97th President

Santa Monica Lookout article on the Kiwanis Celebration on October 1st

Brock on Your Block (Farmer Jerry Rutiz, part 2)

Rutiz Farms has been part of the Santa Monica Farmers Market since 1981. Here's Part 2 of Brock on Your Block about the farm

New Roads School's Students Stage Walkout to Support DACA and the Dreamers

Over 200 New Roads High School students organize and lead a walkout and march to support the Dreamers and DACA

Educational Catch 22 for Charter LA Unified School District

At PRO/CON debate, many of the proposed solutions, invariably, were strikingly vague and befuddling if not wholly out of reach for LAUSD.

Brock on Your Block (Santa Monica Farmers Market's Rutiz Farms)

We meet Jerry Rutiz of Rutiz Farms. He's been at the Santa Monica Farmers Market since 1981 and we visit his farm in Arroyo Grande, Ca.

Brock on Your Block (Morgan Wixson Theatre)

Brock on Your Block visits Santa Monica's Morgan Wixson Theatre!

YogaWorks to Host 30th Anniversary Party on Santa Monica Pier with Yoga Experts Desi Bartlett & Sean Gray

YogaWorks friends & family of all levels are invited to soak in the coastal views, move & groove out with specially curated yoga classes!

SMart's Phil Brock writes op-ed about SM's City Services Building

SMart Group's Phil Brock discusses Santa Monica's recent approval of a new addition to City Hall. The money authorized is astounding!

Get Your Free Gas Line Emergency Shutoff Tool

Every home's gas line should be prepared for the next big quake!

Angel Investor Jason Calacanis Advises on How to Find Right Start-Ups to Back

Find out the rules for investing in start-ups from one of tech's most successful angels