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DIVINE INSPIRATION: At last Saturday’s Literacy Festival, children made books, and read them as well.

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News May 31, 2026

Santa Monica Public Library Announces July Youth and Family Programs

The month’s programming begins July 2 with “Regular Guy Dave’s Wacky Balloon & Fun Academy” at the Montana Branch Community Room. The Santa Monica Public Library will offer a variety of free educational and entertainment […]

Opinion May 22, 2026

SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 1.

If you live in Santa Monica and have ever wondered why the city seems to have so little control over what gets built near the beach, the answer traces back to a bureaucratic failure that […]

Hard May 27, 2026

County Beach Bus Returns as Santa Monica Prepares for World Cup Traffic Surge

The timing aligns with Santa Monica’s efforts to manage increased traffic and parking demand as the city hosts major World Cup fan events, including the Michelob ULTRA Pitchside Club on the Pier and activations on […]

News May 22, 2026

Annenberg Beach House Announces Summer Programming

Some scheduled events include a World Cup Fun & Watch Party, a PRIDE Sunset Swim for those 18 and older, and a series of Sunset Picnics. The Annenberg Community Beach House will launch its summer […]

News May 30, 2026

Santa Monica neighborhood locked down for hours after mountain lion spotted near 14th and Montana

Police and wildlife experts were dispatched to investigate and trap the animal while the neighborhood waited. Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized and relocated a mountain lion this evening after the big cat wandered into a residential […]

News May 26, 2026

Paradise Cove Estate With Beachfront Cabana Goes for Nearly $60M

The main home includes dual primary suites, soaring ceilings, skylights and wraparound windows. A Malibu beachfront estate in the ultra-exclusive Paradise Cove enclave has hit the market for nearly $60 million, offering direct oceanfront access […]