Mark Your Calendar:

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Itty Bitty Art Sale, Bergamot Station, February 8

Kulov Tea Festival, February 14

Joan Baez at UCLA Live! February 19

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Dining June 25, 2026

Gott’s Roadside Sets Opening Date for Santa Monica Location

by Staff Writer

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Video July 1, 2026

(Video) Scenes from a Mexican Restaurant in Venice During the World Cup

by Staff Writer

Mexico made history last night! El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0 — their first World Cup knockout win in 40 years. Venice locals watched at La Cabana to mark the occasion.

Hard June 30, 2026

Swiss Winter Village Holiday Market Coming to Santa Monica Pier

by Staff Writer

Ticketed Swiss-themed event set for Nov. 2, through Jan. 15, 2027, expected to draw 250,000 to 400,000 visitors. The Santa Monica City Council has approved a license agreement with Swiss Xmas Inc. to transform the […]

Opinion July 1, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica tenant writes that the landlord destroyed asbestos ceilings without permits at a rent-controlled building.

by Staff Writer

I have rented a rent-controlled apartment at 1015 9th Street since 2014. In spring 2025, our owner told us in writing that our ceilings contain asbestos and warned us not to disturb them. About a […]

Entertainment June 26, 2026

Film Review: Toy Story 5

by Kathy Whitney Boole

FILM REVIEWTOY STORY 5 Rated PG102 MinutesReleased June 19th The Toy Story films look at life from a child’s eyes, and Toy Story 5 is no exception. We make a grave mistake if we think that […]

Opinion July 3, 2026

Curious City 07/02/26: MEET THE CANDIDATES!

by Staff Writer

By Charles Andrews THE GLOVES ARE OFF I wrote in my previous CURIOUS CITY column. But what happens when you take the gloves off? Bare knuckles bashing? Could be. The expression usually means things are […]