James Harris has been the executive director of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corp. His book (with contributions from Robert Redford and Arnold Schwarzenegger) examines the history of America ...

A Route 66 sign, perched on a pole at the famed Santa Monica pier, advertises the spot as the “end of the trail.” But for ...

One Century, One Road Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100 By Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans It was created to connect us, a fused chain of existing ...

“So the Santa Monica Pier is in one of the most iconic ... In 2007, Harris had the opportunity to write the history of the Pier. “Immediately, I knew that I had to reconnect with those people ...

At which beaches are you more likely to get sick? Heal the Bay releases a look at what beaches earned high marks, and which ...