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Noteworthy 5/27-6/3/26: GOOD
By CHARLES ANDREWS WILL STEPHEN COLBERT HAVE THE LAST LAUGH? I sure hope so. But he had the laugh on me when I watched the first of his last four shows and panned it. There […]

Santa Monica-Malibu School District reverses plan to alter elementary music program after parent protests
Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton confirms the current third- through fifth-grade instructional model will remain intact. Facing strong pushback from concerned SMMUSD parents, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has abandoned a controversial proposal that would […]

Annenberg Beach House Announces Summer Programming
Some scheduled events include a World Cup Fun & Watch Party, a PRIDE Sunset Swim for those 18 and older, and a series of Sunset Picnics. The Annenberg Community Beach House will launch its summer […]

Santa Monica, Coastal Commission Sign Agreement to Complete Local Coastal Program
The Local Coastal Program will give the city greater decision-making authority over coastal development projects — including temporary events, commercial tenant improvements, and outdoor dining. Santa Monica and the California Coastal Commission have entered into […]
Driver arrested in Downtown Santa Monica after pedestrian confrontation and dog bite incident
Santa Monica detectives are reviewing video evidence and witness statements to determine if additional charges are warranted. Law enforcement personnel took a motorist into custody Sunday evening following a confrontation in downtown Santa Monica that […]

Curious City 05/22/26: BLUE WAVE? NO, WE NEED A NEW WAVE
By Charles Andrews I DIDN’T START OUT THIS WAY I was a good kid. Stayed away from trouble. But I was a lousy student, despite scoring high on aptitude tests, was a National Merit Scholar, […]
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