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Noteworthy 6/17-24/26: SUM
By CHARLES ANDREWS COVER IT UP! PRETEND! LIE! Yes, exactly what a spoiled five-year-old would do when caught at something he knows is wrong. Trump posted last August that he thought his name should be […]
Father’s Day Paellas at Teleféric Barcelona Brentwood. Photo Credit: Teleféric Barcelona Brentwood.
Where to eat for Father’s Day 2026 in Los Angeles: Top restaurant specials and dine-in menus
Treat Dad to limited-edition luxury menus at Fitoor Santa Monica, Toscana, and Telefèric Barcelona and one pastrami breakfast burrito. It’s nearly Father’s Day, and if you are still looking for the perfect meal for your […]
Dragon Alley Coffee, the newest coffee shop in Santa Monica, opens. Photo Credit: Instagram.
Dragon Alley Coffee opens flagship shop in Downtown Santa Monica on June 17
Founder Richard Chand will host a public ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring complimentary coffee, food, and live entertainment. Downtown business leaders and a local entrepreneur will gather Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Dragon Alley […]
Senator Bob Archuleta and Jennifer Saltzgiver Levi at the state capitol. Photo Credit: Instagram/Jennifer Saltzgiver Levi.
LA County DA Nathan Hochman Urges Passage of Tougher DUI Penalties Under Braun’s Law
Sponsored by prosecutors and MADD, Senate Bill 907 closes legal loopholes for repeat DUI offenders. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman called on state lawmakers to pass a bipartisan reform package aimed at […]
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Santa Monica Plans Return to Rose Parade With City-Sponsored Float
The float will highlight Santa Monica’s coastal setting, cultural attractions, public art, sustainability initiatives and diverse community. Santa Monica will return to the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2027 after the City Council approved plans […]
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, […]
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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