An unclaimed boat on Santa Monica beach has become a “target” for intrepid graffiti artists. An eyesore or a colorful example of local art? The answer is, as always, in the eye of the beholder.
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SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 3.
The city’s AB1740 effort stopped being about bicycle lanes and parking near the beach the moment residents read the bill and understood what it actually did. For years, Santa Monica has operated under a specific […]

SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 2.
Last week’s Part 1 covered the deadlock: thirty-three years of Santa Monica failing to get its Local Coastal Program certified, and a bill designed to bypass that process entirely. The housing provisions deserve their own […]
County Beach Bus Returns as Santa Monica Prepares for World Cup Traffic Surge
The timing aligns with Santa Monica’s efforts to manage increased traffic and parking demand as the city hosts major World Cup fan events, including the Michelob ULTRA Pitchside Club on the Pier and activations on […]

Federal arson trial begins for man accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire
Jury selection is underway for Jonathan Rinderknecht, who faces up to 45 years in prison for a New Year’s Day blaze that later reignited. Jury selection began Monday in the federal trial of a Florida […]
LA Man Arrested on Felony Charges After Incident Sparks Brush Fire
Detectives determined that Azimi intentionally fired multiple flare rounds during a dispute in the neighborhood. One of the flares struck vegetation. A Los Angeles man has been arrested on felony charges after authorities said he […]
Two New Exhibitions, “Natural Death” and “Salon des Amis”, Open at ARCANE Space
“Natural Death” examines grief, loss and the cycles of nature, while “Salon des Amis” draws from personal struggles with substance use and mental health. ARCANE Space will present two exhibitions exploring themes of mortality, grief […]
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