First Presbyterian Nursery School volunteers scrubbed, reorganized and built several new learning studios at St. Joseph Center’s Early Learning Center childcare facility in Santa Monica. photo courtesy First Presbyterian Church
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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 […]

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 […]

Michelin Guide California adds 6 new Westside restaurants to the 2026 selections
The mid-year additions spotlight elite Sawtelle omakase counters, a white-hot Pico-Robertson tasting menu, and a beloved taco staple. Six Southern California restaurants have been added to the prestigious Michelin Guide California ahead of the organization’s […]
Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop to Present ‘Great Adventure’ Revue’
The production features SMC students performing solos, duets and ensemble numbers spanning a range of musical theater styles. Santa Monica College students will showcase selections from the musical theater genre in a revue titled “Great […]

LA County Board Appoints Joseph M. Nicchitta as Chief Executive Officer
His responsibilities include managing labor relations with 64 bargaining units representing more than 84,000 employees, federal and state advocacy, and implementation of the Board of Supervisors’ priorities. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has […]

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 […]
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