Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Releases Application Requirements Preview for New Cannabis Retailers
The equity framework was developed through community input and data analysis examining the impacts of cannabis criminalization and obstacles to the legal cannabis industry The City of Santa Monica has posted an online preview of […]
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to help deliver meals during the holiday season, as many regular volunteers are unavailable during this […]
Film Review: Ella McCay
FILM REVIEWELLA MCCAYRated PG-13115 MinutesReleased December 12th This is a good old-fashioned story set against the dynamics of politics and of families, two decidedly similar worlds. British/French actress Emma Mackey is genuine as “Ella McCay,” […]
CuriousCity11/28: SAM CLEMENS, SM, VIETNAM
By CHARLES ANDREWS I DON’T THINK MARK TWAIN Done it this way. Strictly following his outlines? No. But not stream of consciousness Kerouac either. Every writer employs a different, personal method, and it also depends […]
SM.a.r.t Column The Reckoning A City That Cannot Remember Itself Part Three of Three
In Italo Calvino’s “Invisible Cities,” an explorer describes places shaped entirely by memory—cities that exist as much in recollection as reality. Santa Monica is becoming Calvino’s inverse: a visible city that cannot remember itself, when […]
Over 375 Eateries to Take Part in Winter Restaurant Week
Biannual event organized by Los Angeles Tourism offers fixed-price menus across diverse neighborhoods and cuisines More than 375 restaurants across Los Angeles County will offer special fixed-price menus during the winter edition of Dine LA […]
Santa Monica Indian Restaurant to Serve $105 Christmas Brunch Buffet
Modern spot near beach offers spice-infused dishes like Burmese khow suey, chaat and biryani, plus rotating holiday cocktail cart through December Fitoor, a contemporary Indian restaurant that opened earlier this month on Ocean Avenue, will […]
So Delicious Dairy Free Recalls Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert Over Foreign Material Risk
Danone U.S. Says Certain Pints Sold Nationwide Should Not Be Consumed Danone U.S. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of certain So Delicious Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints after the company […]
(Video) Construction Begins on Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Construction is officially underway on the Santa Monica Pier Bridge replacement — a major upgrade to the nearly 90-year-old bridge that connects Ocean Avenue to the iconic Pier. The Pier stays open during construction, with […]
(Video) Holiday Cheer on the Pier Returns to Santa Monica This Week
Featured events include letters to Santa and ornament painting and performances from Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Holiday Cheer on the Pier Returns to Santa Monica This Week.Featured events include letters to Santa and ornament painting […]
(Video) Venice Carousel Ends on the Canals, With Hopes of Relocation
After Two Years, the Local Attraction is Ending a Chapter on One Part of Venice While Holding Future Ambitions. Venice Carousel Ends on the Canals, With Hopes of Relocation.After Two Years, the Local Attraction is […]
Santa Monica Secures Nearly $50M for Affordable Housing, Electric Buses and Bike Infrastructure
Funding will support 122-unit development downtown and sustainable transportation projects as part of statewide $835M awards Santa Monica has been awarded nearly $50 million in state funding to build affordable housing and expand eco-friendly transportation […]






