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Santa Monica Pier ranked California’s second most polluted beach in 2026 Heal the Bay report
Increased storm runoff and urban infrastructure failures drive down water safety grades. Chronic bacterial pollution has landed the Santa Monica Pier in the number two spot on California’s annual “Beach Bummers” list, anchoring a statewide […]
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ProcureLA Program Awards $45M in Contracts to LA Small Businesses
More than 100 businesses have enrolled in the program, with outreach reaching over 3,000 companies. A city initiative designed to help small and local businesses compete for contracts has secured more than $45 million in […]
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Santa Monica kidnapping investigation ends in gunfire and a wild South LA chase
The police tracked the suspect to Los Angeles, launching a vehicle pursuit that ended in gunfire. Santa Monica police officers opened fire at the termination of a pre-dawn vehicle pursuit in South Los Angeles early […]
Photo Credit: Instagram/The Very Best Cookie. Five Women-Owned Bakeries Launch Cookie Crawl.
Five women-owned bakeries team up for Chocolate Chip Day ‘Cookie Crawl’ in West Los Angeles
The three-day weekend event features local favorites, including Fat & Flour and Leid Cookies, with raffle prizes from all five participants. Five prominent women-owned bakeries on the Westside are launching a collaborative “Cookie Crawl” this […]
Italian Gelato Chain to Open Second Santa Monica Location
Popular offerings include classics such as Stracciatella, Pistachio, Hazelnut, and the signature Bacio di Latte sweet cream, along with rotating fruit sorbets and seasonal items. Bacio di Latte, the Italian gelato chain known for making […]
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Surveillance video exposes bizarre chain of events in fatal Metro LA bus crash in Santa Monica
Police confirm grim details from the Main Street transit tragedy. The Santa Monica Police Department has released more information regarding the tragic loss of life when the Metro LA 33 Line bus collided with a […]
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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