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Mugshot of the suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht. Photo Credit: U.S. Attorney.
Federal arson trial begins for man accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire
Jury selection is underway for Jonathan Rinderknecht, who faces up to 45 years in prison for a New Year’s Day blaze that later reignited. Jury selection began Monday in the federal trial of a Florida […]
Palisades Park overlooking Santa Monica Beach at Dusk. Photo Credit: City of Santa Monica.
SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica Built the Delay It Now Wants a Law to Erase: Part One.
The slow coastal permitting the city blames on Sacramento is a wound of its own making — and AB 1740 is the wrong way to close it. If you have heard anything about AB 1740, […]
Will Rogers July 4th Run to Support Palisades Rebuild as Event Returns Home
The race returns to its traditional course in Pacific Palisades after spending 2025 at Venice Beach because of fire-related damage. Organizers of the Palisades Will Rogers Fourth of July 5K/10K Run announced that a portion […]
Framing Begins on Beachfront Home. Photo Credit: Facebook/Malibu.
City of Malibu issues new rebuild permits as Palisades Fire recovery reaches new milestones
The first beachfront home affected by the devastating 2025 wildfire is nearing the completion of its framing stage on Carbon Beach. Malibu families trying to rebuild after the Palisades Fire got a little closer to […]
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Santa Monica Airport Park Project Receives $10M State Grant as Planning Moves Forward
The funding arrives as debate continues over the long-term future of the airport property. Plans to transform Santa Monica Airport into a large public park received a significant financial boost this week after state officials […]
California Has Nation’s Most Expensive Fast-Food Pizza, Study Finds
The study, released by personal finance website WalletHub, found that California ranks first nationally for the average price of an 11- to 12-inch pizza, fourth for burgers and third for fried chicken sandwiches. Californians pay […]
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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