El Salvador (in the blue jerseys) and Santa Monica High School (in the white jerseys) battle it out during the final game of the International Youth Soccer Tournament at Santa Monica College on Friday, July 31, 2009. El Salvador defeated Santa Monica High School with a score of 3 to 2 and won the three day International Youth Soccer Tournament.

The International Youth Soccer Tournament, sponsored by the Santa Monica Sister City Association, was held at Santa Monica College's Corsair Field and the playing fields at John Adams Middle School. The tournament brings together teams from Los Angeles, Santa Monica and its Sister City in Italy and provides opportunities for youth to exchange friendship through soccer games.

Under the leadership of SMC President Dr. Chui Tsang, who is chaired the Tournament Organizing Committee, and SMSCA President Joseph E. Deering, the tournament featured teams from Santa Monica High School, L.A.'s Korean, Japanese and Salvadoran communities, and a team from Cassino/S'Entelia, Italy. The games are free and open to the public.

Other tournament sponsors are the City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, Santa Monica Rotary Club, Santa Monica Kiwanis Club, Santa Monica Sister City Foundation, Santa Monica Daily Press and many individuals.

The motto of the Santa Monica Sister City Association is "Peace in the World - One Person at a Time." To fulfill former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's dream of "citizen diplomats" establishing peace with "people-to-people" contacts between countries, the Santa Monica Sister City Association aims to educate, foster and encourage youth from all over the world.

Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited, who hails from Zimbabwe, performs at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, July 30, 2009, during the 25th Anniversary Twilight Dance Series.

Tourist arrive at Santa Monica Pier on the Hollywood Open Top Double Decker Fun Bus on Monday, July 27, 2009. Since 1935, Starline Tours has been providing the original sightseeing tours on Hollywood and Los Angeles. The Movie Stars Homes Tour and the Grand tour of Los Angeles are their best-sellers, followed by the Universal Studios Tour and the new hop-on, hop-off Double Decker fun tour. Starline provide tours to the major attractions in California; Universal Studios, Disneyland, J.Paul Getty Museum, Knotts Berry farm and Sea World. Starline Tours picks up and drops off from most hotels in the greater Los Angeles area. The tours are fully commented by professional guides, in comfortable air conditioned coaches or mini-buses.

(top) Police Activities League (PAL) officer Jennifer Sekera (center) leads a group of PAL members on a bicycle ride along Broadway ave. on Thursday, July 30, 2009.  PAL is a unique community organization that fosters trust between youth and the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturing environment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential. PAL provides free educational, cultural, and recreational programs for youth ages 6 - 17 years. Activities offered include homework assistance, computer classes, cooking, creative dramatics, arts & crafts, dance, karate, basketball, excursions, and special events. A slate of activities, including trips, sports leagues, specialized classes, and computer instruction is available to teens ages 14 - 17 years. Coaches and instructors for the PAL program come from the Santa Monica Police and Community and Cultural Services Departments and from community members who volunteer their time. The PAL Youth Center is open Monday through Saturday.

An orchid absorbs sunlight at the Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market on Sunday, July 26, 2009.

Team Italy (in the blue jerseys) plays against Santa Monica AYSO during the International Youth Soccer Tournament at John Adams Middle School on Thursday, July 29, 2009. Santa Monica AYSO won the match 4 to 1.

The International Youth Soccer Tournament, sponsored by the Santa Monica Sister City Association, will be held July 29-31 at Santa Monica College's Corsair Field and the playing fields at John Adams Middle School. The tournament brings together teams from Los Angeles, Santa Monica and its Sister City in Italy and provides opportunities for youth to exchange friendship through soccer games.

Under the leadership of SMC President Dr. Chui Tsang, who is chairing the Tournament Organizing Committee, and SMSCA President Joseph E. Deering, the tournament features teams from Santa Monica High School, L.A.'s Korean, Japanese and Salvadoran communities, and a team from Cassino/S'Entelia, Italy. The games are free and open to the public.

Other tournament sponsors are the City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, Santa Monica Rotary Club, Santa Monica Kiwanis Club, Santa Monica Sister City Foundation, Santa Monica Daily Press and many individuals.

The motto of the Santa Monica Sister City Association is "Peace in the World - One Person at a Time." To fulfill former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's dream of "citizen diplomats" establishing peace with "people-to-people" contacts between countries, the Santa Monica Sister City Association aims to educate, foster and encourage youth from all over the world.

(1-4) Tom Traylor, 74,works on his custom built steam turbine boat during the annual "Old Fashioned Day in the Park" on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Burton Chace Park. Old Fashioned Day in the Park featured vintage yachts, antique/classic cars and motorcycles, and old steam engines. (5) John Davis, 62, member of the Western Antique Power Associates, oils his 1865 food processor during "Old Fashioned Day in the Park" on Sunday. (6) People look at the antique cars during "Old Fashioned Day in the Park" on Sunday.

Benjamin Ninadi, investigator form the Los Angeles County Agriculture Commissioner Weights and Measurements, inspect the produce, flowers and plants at Santa Monica Main Street Market on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Ninadi checked to confirm that the produce, flowers and plants were grown on the farmers land; he check to confirm that produce is certified organic and that the scales are accurate.

"Certified Farmers' Markets (CFM) were established in 1978, when then-governor Jerry Brown signed legislation known as the Direct Marketing Act. This enabled California farmers to sell their own produce directly to consumers at locations designated by the Department of Agriculture [such as a CFM].

Only California Certified Producers may sell agricultural products directly to consumers. All of the farmers who sell at the four Santa Monica Farmers market are certified as producers by the counties where they grow. Each county requires the submission of a production list complete with crop types, number of acres, location, estimated harvest and harvest season. From this information, a Producer’s Certificate is issued. The County Agricultural Inspector visits the farm during production to confirm that the farmer is growing what they claim to be. The grower is required to post thier Producer's Certificate at their booth while selling at a CFM."