April 6, 2005

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

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As part of its “Ride with Pride” campaign, Metro will feature Pride-themed wraps on select buses and bikes to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will partner with […]

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Santa Monica Withdraws Proposed Hotel Worker Benefit Ordinance, Will Still Raise Wage to $25

In a statement, city officials said Santa Monica will continue to follow a longstanding provision in its municipal code requiring local hotel worker wages to match those in Los Angeles. As a result, the minimum […]

Dining June 11, 2026

California Restaurant Show to Focus on AI, Food Safety and Industry Challenges

Several sessions will focus specifically on how restaurants are adapting to changes in customer behavior and technology. One panel will examine how AI-powered search tools, including ChatGPT, are influencing where consumers choose to dine. Artificial […]

Dining June 17, 2026

Dragon Alley Coffee opens flagship shop in Downtown Santa Monica on June 17

Founder Richard Chand will host a public ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring complimentary coffee, food, and live entertainment. Downtown business leaders and a local entrepreneur will gather Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Dragon Alley […]

News June 8, 2026

Santa Monica to Consider Emergency Ordinance Aligning Hotel Worker Pay Rules With Los Angeles

According to a staff report, Santa Monica has linked hotel worker wages to Los Angeles wage standards since 2016. The issue returned to the council after the Los Angeles City Council adopted a new ordinance […]