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A mountain lion rests in a Santa Monica backyard. Photo Credit: Anna Redmond.
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 […]
Caltrans
Closed Lanes, Restricted Parking in West LA, Hollywood and Echo Park Through Late May
The approximately $70.2 million project covers multiple segments of SR-2 from Santa Monica to Echo Park and is intended to extend pavement life and improve safety. Caltrans will implement overnight lane closures and 24-hour parking […]
Instagram/Pop’s Bagels. Photo Caption: Pop’s Bagels Opens on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica
Pop’s Bagels closes original Brentwood shop, debuts new Santa Monica storefront on Montana
Founder Zach Liporace transitions from San Vicente Boulevard to the former B&T’s Deli space. The sad news is that Pop’s Bagels closed their Brentwood location, at 11928 San Vicente, on April 30 after five years, […]
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Here’s How Santa Monica Will Spend $6M to Fight Evictions and Homelessness
The initiative is a key component of the city’s 2025–2030 Homelessness Strategic Plan and builds upon existing renter protections. Santa Monica has approved a $6 million renter assistance program designed to prevent evictions and reduce […]
Heal the Bay
Santa Monica Pier ranked California’s second most polluted beach in 2026 Heal the Bay report
Increased storm runoff and urban infrastructure failures drive down water safety grades. Chronic bacterial pollution has landed the Santa Monica Pier in the number two spot on California’s annual “Beach Bummers” list, anchoring a statewide […]
Jonah Hill Malibu Colony Road Estate Exterior. Photo Credit: Nicholas Property Group.
Actor and producer Jonah Hill’s former gated Malibu retreat returns to the market
The updated contemporary home features a private beach key and a rooftop deck. Jonah Hill’s former Malibu Colony residence has returned to the market with a $13.25 million price tag following a recent deed-in-lieu of […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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