It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
Pride of Madeira
ROPE CLIMB
Leigh Freeman, 11, climbs up the rope at Santa Monica's Muscle Beach on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
MINION MADNESS
Minions walk through the Third Street Promenade on Saturday, March 20, 2010, promoting their upcoming movie 'Despicable Me' which will be released on July 9, 2010. In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal’s new 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me.
WORLD WATER DAY
Swearing-in Ceremony
Assistant City Clerk Beth Sanchez swears in the newest members of the Santa Monica Police Department family at City Hall on Thursday, March 18, 2010. SMPR Officers George Alvarado, 41, (center) and Adam Prado, 21, (right) take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
"As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice."
"I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty."
"I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities."
"I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice." "I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence." "I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession. . . law enforcement."
Marine Animal Rescue
Marine Animal Rescue Specialists Peter Wallerstein rescues an emaciated, hypothermic and disorientedelephant seal pup at Santa Monica beach on Monday, March 22, 2010. The pup will be rehabilitated for three months before being released back to its natural habitat.
LA MARATHON
(1) Wesley Korir of Kenya races along Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica during the 25th annual LA Marathon on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Korir completed the race in two hours, 9 minutes and 19 seconds and was the fastest man to complete the 26.2 mile course for the second consecutive year. (2) Edna Kiplagat of Kenya runs along Ocean Avenue and completes the race in two hours, 25 minutes and 38 seconds and wins the race. (3) Athletes run along Ocean Avenue on the final mile of the LA Marathon.
STRONG FINISH
Wheelchair Open Division athletes race along Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica during the 25th annual LA Marathon on Sunday, March 21, 2010. (top) Krige Schabort, 46, wins the 25th annual LA Marathon Wheelchair Open Division