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Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri at New York Bagel Deli and Bakery in Santa Monica. Photo Credit: New York Bagel Deli and Bakery.
Inside New York Bagel Deli and Bakery, a blending of traditional Jewish baking with Nigerian recipes
Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri upgrade a classic Santa Monica spot with house-made cream cheese and gluten-free options. Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri are the married couple who previously owned the historic Bea’s Bakery of […]
Will Rogers July 4th Run to Support Palisades Rebuild as Event Returns Home
The race returns to its traditional course in Pacific Palisades after spending 2025 at Venice Beach because of fire-related damage. Organizers of the Palisades Will Rogers Fourth of July 5K/10K Run announced that a portion […]
People stroll on the Third Street Promenade. Photo Credit: City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s Police Chief addresses the lack of hate crime charges in Promenade assault case
Chief Darrick Jacob has issued an open letter to Westside residents. Santa Monica Police Chief Darrick Jacob has written an open letter to the residents of the Westside after concerns about the assault on a […]
Mugshot of the suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht. Photo Credit: U.S. Attorney.
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 […]
Metro to Provide Transit Access for 56th Annual Parade and Festival
As part of its “Ride with Pride” campaign, Metro will feature Pride-themed wraps on select buses and bikes to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will partner with […]
Santa Monica Withdraws Proposed Hotel Worker Benefit Ordinance, Will Still Raise Wage to $25
In a statement, city officials said Santa Monica will continue to follow a longstanding provision in its municipal code requiring local hotel worker wages to match those in Los Angeles. As a result, the minimum […]
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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