Several hundred high school students, university students, church groups and community members from all over Los Angeles county commuted to Santa Monica to sleep outside on the lawns of City Hall on behalf of the invisible children of northern Uganda who are abducted and forced to fight as soldiers. 80,000 people in 136 cities nationwide participated in the April 29 event, a plea to the U.S. government to help put an end to this horrific 20-year-long war.
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A selection of faves at The Win-Dow. Photo Credit: The Win~Dow.
The Win-Dow opens new Santa Monica location on Montana Avenue with a week of delicious deals
The popular L.A. smash burger spot is celebrating its grand opening with daily discounts. Tuesday marks the official grand opening of The Win-Dow’s newest burger shop at 930 Montana Ave. The walk-up restaurant is celebrating […]
Matt Damon in The Odyssey. Photo Credit: IMDB.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey slated for exclusive 70mm runs in Westwood and Santa Monica
Advance tickets for the special summer screenings at Directors Village and the Aero Theatre go on sale June 4. Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, opens at two prominent and beloved Westside theaters this July for […]
Officer Wounded, Suspect Injured in Police Shooting Following Pursuit in East LA
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Overnight Lane Closures, Parking Bans on State Route 2 Through June 13
The work, focused on curb, gutter, sidewalk improvements and bus pad replacements, will occur primarily between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday. Caltrans has scheduled overnight lane closures and 24-hour parking restrictions along […]
People stroll on the Third Street Promenade. Photo Credit: City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s Police Chief addresses the lack of hate crime charges in Promenade assault case
Chief Darrick Jacob has issued an open letter to Westside residents. Santa Monica Police Chief Darrick Jacob has written an open letter to the residents of the Westside after concerns about the assault on a […]
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
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