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LA County issues fraud alert over phishing emails targeting property owners
Officials warn residents that scammers are using fake email domains to solicit cash and personal data. Los Angeles County officials issued a public warning Friday regarding a wave of deceptive phishing emails targeting local residents […]
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 […]
Driver arrested in Downtown Santa Monica after pedestrian confrontation and dog bite incident
Santa Monica detectives are reviewing video evidence and witness statements to determine if additional charges are warranted. Law enforcement personnel took a motorist into custody Sunday evening following a confrontation in downtown Santa Monica that […]
Beach Bummer. Image Credit: Daniel Jansenson.
SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 2.
Last week’s Part 1 covered the deadlock: thirty-three years of Santa Monica failing to get its Local Coastal Program certified, and a bill designed to bypass that process entirely. The housing provisions deserve their own […]
I Love Boosters Keke Palmer, Taylour Page, and Naomi Ackie in Yellow. Photo Credit: NEON
Film Review: I Love Boosters
Boots Riley’s Jewel Toned Revolutionary Cinema Rollercoaster By Dolores Quintana Writer and director Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters is a dizzying, comedic paean to the strength of the individual and the power of collective action. An eminently […]
Charges Filed Against Suspect Nay Min Tar For Santa Monica Dog Bite. Photo Credit: Instagram/BenjiBasire.
The Los Angeles County DA has charged the driver who allegedly ordered his dog to attack a pedestrian in Santa Monica
Broadway traffic dispute ends in canine attack and felony charges for Santa Monica driver. Los Angeles County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a motorist accused of shouting death threats at a pedestrian and commanding […]
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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