Neither last Friday’s rain nor chilly temperatures – not even the sub-prime mortgage crisis – could keep Santa from his annual appearance at the Coldwell Banker offices of Pence, Hathorn & Silver during the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk. Eight-year-old Rita Germano of Santa Monica gives her holiday wish list to Santa. The event was well attended despite the inclement weather. photo by Dave Quick
You might be interested in …
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 […]
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 […]
Caltrans
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 […]
Asher Hagler and Quinnlyn Scheppner as Romeo and Juliet. Photo Credit: Ian Flanders.
Theatricum Botanicum launches summer repertory Season with Gilded Age twist on Romeo and Juliet
The historic Topanga Canyon outdoor venue will anchor its multi-play lineup with two Shakespeare classics. Shakespearean tragedy will take on a Gilded Age aesthetic this weekend as the historic Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum launches its […]
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 […]
Michelin Guide Recognizes Electric Bleu LA Among Westside Standouts (Video)
The @michelinguide added four Westside restaurants for recognition in June. Today reporter @Julietlemar takes us inside @chefcraighopson restaurant @electricbleula
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 more
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 more
