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The fund was established last fall in response to reported revenue declines, workforce disruptions and reduced customer traffic tied to immigration enforcement. Los Angeles County has distributed the final round of its Small Business Resiliency […]
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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 […]
Chinese Coffee Chain Eyes Santa Monica Expansion
Cotti Coffee, which launched in China in 2022, has grown explosively to more than 18,000 stores worldwide and operates in 33 countries. Cotti Coffee, a rapidly expanding Chinese coffee chain, is preparing to open locations […]
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Santa Monica Boulevard Set for Major Safety Overhaul
The Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study, which aims to reduce speeding and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists along the corridor from Ocean Avenue to Centinela Avenue The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved revisions […]
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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