Former Mayor Holbrook Dies Bob Holbrook Former Santa Monica Mayor Bob Holbrook died this week. Holbrook was a Santa Monica native. He was known for bring born at the now defunct St. Catherine’s Hospital on 4th Street and educated in Santa Monica schools including Roosevelt, John Muir, John Adams Middle, and Samohi. He attended Santa Monica College. He went on to study pharmacology at USC and joined the Air National Guard. He worked at McCarthy Drug Store and Thrift in the city. He is survived by Jean Anne (who he married in 1967), Bob Jr., Cindy and Craig. Holbrook was a strong advocate for homeless services and working to improve public parks within the city. He is credited as a foundational force in creating Tongva Park and establishing veteran services at Woodlawn Cemetery