Adding a festive look to the city’s streets, the holiday version of the Big Blue Bus is now rolling around town. Look for the gingerbread jazz musicians as you’re pumping gas at nearly $4 a gallon. photo courtesy of BBB
You might be interested in …
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 […]
Coyotes Spotted in Venice Neighborhoods (Video)
Footage shows them wondering the Sunset Court alley, while Canals residents described dangerous situations for their pets
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 […]

Raising Cane’s Sets Opening Date for Downtown Santa Monica Location
Chicken chain’s new restaurant on the Third Street Promenade marks its latest Southern California expansion. Raising Cane’s will open its new Santa Monica restaurant on June 10, according to signage posted outside the location at […]

Santa Monica Launches Independent Make Music Day Chapter with Citywide Solstice Events
Five events are scheduled, including performances at the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Station, Reed Park, Palisades Park, Colorado Center Park and Beach South Lot 1. Santa Monica will host a series of free concerts and […]
Santa Monica Pier Opens Temporary Entrance, Prepares for Weekend World Cup Events (Video)
Visitors now have a new way to reach the Santa Monica Pier while it turns into a global fan destination this weekend
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in Santa Monica and the surrounding areas!
DIGITAL
RECENT POSTS
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....
Read morePOPULAR
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...
Read moreNewsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in Santa Monica and the surrounding areas!
DIGITAL
RECENT POSTS
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in Santa Monica and the surrounding areas!









