Children help paint Artist David Legaspi’s Ocean-Themed mural at Franklin Elementary School on Saturday, September 3, 2011. This mural is just part of a bigger courtyard remodeling project in the school featuring new tables, awnings and landscaping. The Courtyard remodeling project is sponsored by the Grazer family.

Artist Jose Guzman, 24, paints during Pico Youth and Family Center's  (PYFC)  "Rhyme & Dine" after school event on Friday, September 2, 2011. PYFC works to mediate gang and race-related conflicts among area youth  and offers after-school tutoring programs.

Jackson Browne performs with Dawes at the Santa Monica Pier during the 27th annual Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, September 1, 2011.

Taylor Goldsmith and Wylie Gelber of  Dawes perform during the 27th annual Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, September 1, 2011.

Fred Ahn helps his pet chicken, Freydun, get a drink of water at Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica on Thursday, August 25, 2011.

Saxophonists (right to left) Bobby Alto, Guitarist Dean O'Leary and drummer Louis Gonzales from The Bobby Alto All -Stars perform at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

SMALL PLANE CRASHES INTO HOME - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

A single-engine Cessna 172 crashed into a home at the corner of 21st Street and Navy Street after taking off from Santa Monica Airport on Monday, August 29, 2011. The house was unoccupied at the time of the crash, however, there were several workers painting it. The painters were able to pull the pilot from the wreckage. The pilot sustained a fractured leg and one of the painters was injured by debris. The pilot and painter were both transported to local hospitals and are in stable condition. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) & the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are handling the investigation..