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Michael Jackson's family wants a judge to delay designating two men listed in the pop superstar's will as temporary administrators of his estate so that they can look deeper into his affairs, a person close to the family said Sunday.

July 2, 2009 The number of taxicabs operating in Santa Monica will be slashed by more than half under a new law the City Council approved Tuesday that establishes taxi franchises in a popular destination with no current limits on cabs.

Directors of Santa Monica Art Studios Yossi Govrin and Sherry Frumkin announced the 5th Anniversary Celebration of their project of artist studios and exhibition space in an historic 22,000 square foot hangar at 3026 Airport Avenue in the Santa Monica Airport on Saturday, October 17th from 6 to 9 pm and Sunday, October 18th from 1 to 5 pm.

While there will be no firework displays in Santa Monica for the Fourth of July weekend, residents and visitors are invited to come watch or come march in the third annual hometown parade, presented by the Ocean Park Association.

July 2, 2009 Police are looking for an arsonist or arsonists suspected of torching three parked cars late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning near the eastern edge of Santa Monica.

A look at who wins and loses in Michael Jackson's 2002 will, which aims to move all of his estimated $500 million-plus assets into a private family trust.

Elizabeth Taylor attends the Macy's Passport 2008 Gala held at Barker Hangar on September 26, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.

Harve Presnell, whose booming baritone graced such Broadway musicals as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "Annie," has died at age 75.

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Santa Monica is losing two of its hulking downtown parking structures -- and getting something greener.

The Mountain Dew / World of Warcraft cross-promotional spot brought together some all-star players to handle these iconic brands.

Nation's Restaurant News reports that Top Chef contestant Stefan Richter is going to open his first restaurant in the Los Angeles area.

The Santa Monica city attorney's office has filed a suit against David Ganezer, publisher of the Santa Monica Observer newspaper, alleging unlawful business practices.

June 25, 2009 -- Last year's holiday shopping season proved a bust rather than a boom for Downtown businesses, which saw sales drop by more than $9 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, as the nation's economy took a nosedive.

Debbie Rowe, mother of Michael Jackson's two older children, contested a contract ending her rights.

Elizabeth Taylor attends the Macy's Passport 2008 Gala held at Barker Hangar on September 26, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.

First we told you about the delightful dinner service at FIG , the restaurant at Santa Monica's Fairmont Miramar Hotel .

Caption: Christina Applegate and guest The American Idol Season 8 Finale held at the Nokia Theater - Arrivals Los Angeles, California .... Cancer survivor CHRISTINA APPLEGATE has urged fans to donate money to charity as a tribute to late actress FARRAH FAWCETT, who lost her battle with the deadly disease on Thursday .

Actor John Forsythe arrives at the premiere of the new film 'Charlie''s Angels' on October 22, 2000 in Hollywood, CA.

Farrah Fawcett has died. From People.com: Farrah Fawcett died at 9:28 a.m. PST at St.