Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
County Directs $201,500 to Food Aid as Families Recover From SNAP Delay
Third District support this week included events at Valley Community Healthcare in North Hollywood and Open Arms Food Pantry in the Fairfax area Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath has directed more than $200,000 […]
Los Angeles Says November Storms Helped Capture 5.5 Billion Gallons of Water
The supply is enough to supply the annual water needs of about 68,000 households, according to estimates from the LADWP After one of the wettest Novembers in recent years, Los Angeles officials said Tuesday the […]
Santa Monica City Council Orders Waymo to Shut Down Late-Night Charging at Two Stations
Residents Say Autonomous Taxi Hubs Brought Sleepless Nights, Prompting the City to Order Shutdowns Santa Monica officials have directed autonomous taxi operator Waymo to halt late-night charging at two neighborhood facilities following months of complaints […]
New Holy Basil Location Adds Bold Thai Street Food to Santa Monica’s Dining Scene
Chef Deau and Chef Joy Open a New Westside Outpost Featuring House-Made Curries, Wok-Fired Noodles, and Seafood Specialties Holy Basil, the acclaimed Thai street-food concept from Chef Wedchayan “Deau” Arpapornnopparat and Tongkamal “Joy” Yuon, will […]
How to Give Back This Holiday Season: Volunteering and Donation Opportunities in West L.A.
As the holiday season approaches, organizations across West L.A. are calling on residents to help support families, seniors, and individuals in need. From food banks to toy drives and neighborhood outreach programs, local nonprofits report […]
10 Fun Holiday Things to Do in West L.A. Next Month
With the holiday season officially underway, December is packed with festive events across West L.A. and the greater Los Angeles area. From light displays to concerts and family outings, here are 10 holiday activities to check out […]
Two Arrested, Charged in Fatal Northridge Shooting During Attempted Robbery
After the shooting, the LAPD/FBI Fugitive Task Force, along with gang enforcement units and Valley Bureau homicide detectives, identified and arrested two suspects Two suspects have been arrested and charged in the killing of a […]
Muscle Beach Toy Drive Returns to Support Westside Families
Organizers say they hope to make this year’s drive the biggest yet The 18th annual Muscle Beach Toy Drive is set to return Dec. 7, offering a day of giveaways, holiday photo ops and community […]
Pier Plans Three Nights of Free Holiday Festivities with Photos with Santa and Marionette Theater Performances
The series will run turn the Pier’s Merry Go-Round building and nearby walkways into a themed holiday hub The Santa Monica Pier will host three nights of family-friendly holiday programming in December as “Holiday Cheer […]
Film Review: Wicked: For Good
FILM REVIEWWICKED: FOR GOODRated PG137 MinutesReleased November 21st This is a glorious musical epic that defies categorization. Director John M. Chu, cinematographer Alice Brooks, production designer Nathan Crowley, and team have created a world that […]
CuriousCity11/28: THE (1ST) AMERICAN REVOLUTION
By CHARLES ANDREWS HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Of course, that means different things to different people. My family has gathered every year for 75 years at my cousin’s home in Tempe, AZ. Two of the cousins were […]
SM.a.r.t Column: Gratitude from S.M.a.r.t.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we are more aware of those who deserve our gratitude. There are always your personal favorites, but this year, we would like to highlight everyone in our City who donates their […]






