Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Join Urban Jungle for Tomatomania This Weekend
Nursery Celebrates 2 Years of Growth, Green Living Spring is in full bloom. And the highly-anticipated Tomatomania — the world’s largest traveling heirloom tomato seedling sale — is happening now through May. Urban Jungle, a […]
SM.a.r.t Column: From Earthquake to Enforcement: Santa Monica’s Long Road to Safer Buildings
It was 4:31 in the morning when the San Fernando Valley lurched. The Northridge earthquake lasted less than 30 seconds. The effort to reckon with what it revealed would consume the better part of three […]
Curious City 3/27/26:THE BRUTISH ARE COMING!
By CHARLES ANDREWS OK, KIND OF A CLEVER HEADLINE, BUT INACCURATE They’re here for more than a year, and “brutish” is far too mild a descriptive adjective. (Anyone remember parts of speech?) I think many […]
Santa Monica Reports Drop in Crime Under New Policing Plan
Officials said police-initiated activity has risen notably under the approach, accounting for more than half of enforcement actions in early 2026, compared with about 40% the previous year. City officials in Santa Monica say new […]
Film Review: Project Hail Mary
FILM REVIEWPROJECT HAIL MARYRated PG-13156 MinutesReleased March 20th This is an epic journey, with only two characters on screen through most of the film. One of them is an alien whose appearance is somewhere between […]
Michelin Guide Additions: 5 New West Los Angeles Restaurants Join the 2026 Selection
From Uzbek gems to Korean-Italian fusion: LA’s new Michelin list selections are here. Michelin Guide inspectors have unveiled five new additions to their California selection, offering a preview of the city’s evolving culinary landscape ahead […]
Birdie G’s returns: Chef Jeremy Fox to open new flagship at Fairmont Century Plaza
Following its December closure in Santa Monica, the acclaimed California restaurant returns this summer. By Dolores Quintana The best news for fans of Chef Jeremy Fox and his restaurant Birdie G’s has arrived. After what seemed […]
Passover Baking Class at The Gourmandise School to Cover Classic Recipes
Participants will work in pairs during the class and will be able to take home the items they prepare. A hands-on baking class focused on traditional Passover desserts is scheduled for Sunday at The Gourmandise […]
California to Spend $23M to Expand Access to Fresh Food for Low-Income Residents
The funding will support programs that connect recipients of CalFresh, Women, Infants and Children Program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. California officials announced more than $23 million in funding to expand access to […]
Noteworthy 3/25-4/1/26: MILLIONS WILL MARCH
By CHARLES ANDREWS GOT LUNCH PLANS FOR SATURDAY? Do they include saving our democracy, maybe the entire planet? (Never forget, he’s got the nuclear codes.) Standing up for immigrants, in this nation built on immigration? […]
Will Rogers Park to Host Free Movie Night for Palisades Community
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating. Food trucks will be available. Will Rogers State Historic Park will reopen to the community with a free outdoor movie night May 9, marking […]
UCLA police arrest a Santa Monica Man for a Westside rape following a student kidnapping investigation
Detectives believe the suspect may be connected to additional attacks across the Westside and urge victims to come forward. Alexander Schecter, a 24-year-old Santa Monica resident, was arrested on Friday by UCLA Police Department detectives […]
