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1923 Craftsman Bungalow at 1125 18th Street. Photo Credit: The Santa Monica Conservancy.
Santa Monica Conservancy Moves to Block Demolition of 1923 Craftsman Bungalow
Following a June 4 commission vote that cleared the Wilshire Montana home for removal, preservationists are seeking a permanent landmark title. Preservation advocates are executing a secondary strategy to protect a 1923 Craftsman bungalow in […]
Nick Jonas as Danny and Paul Rudd as Rick in Power Ballad. Photo Credit: David Cleary
Film Review: Power Ballad
FILM REVIEWPOWER BALLADRated R98 MinutesReleased June 5th When you hear a great song on the radio, on someone’s playlist, or at a concert, you may be struck by the poetry of it. Maybe it […]
Double Chin’s delicious pastries. Photo Credit: Instagram.
Pastry Chef Leah Chin-Katz Brings Double Chin Pop-Up Back to Petit Grain Boulangerie
The single-day Santa Monica event features small-batch seasonal confections, inventive crullers, and housemade jams. Pastry chef Leah Chin-Katz, formerly a pastry chef at Republique, will bring her independent brand, Double Chin, back to Petit Grain Boulangerie on Monday, June […]
Traffic Stop in Santa Monica Leads to Forgery, Identity Theft and Drug Arrest
Officers conducting the traffic stop discovered that the driver had an outstanding warrant related to forgery. A routine traffic stop in downtown Santa Monica resulted in the arrest of a driver wanted on a forgery […]
Santa Monica Coastal Permitting Bill Revised After Agreement With Coastal Commission
The agreement marks a major shift from the bill’s original proposal, which drew criticism from environmental organizations and beach access advocates who argued it would reduce Coastal Commission oversight within Santa Monica’s coastal zone. A […]
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 […]
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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