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Free Donuts on National Donut Day. Photo Credit: Instagram.
Where to Score Free Treats for National Doughnut Day on the Westside
Local faves like Sidecar Donuts, Randy’s, and Dunkin’ are giving away donuts, merchandise, and prizes this Friday. National Donut Day is back on June 5, and some of the Westside’s favorite spots from Santa Monica […]
The Document. Image Credit: LLM-produced image by Daniel Jansenson.
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 […]
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 […]
Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott in Pressure. Photo Credit: IMDb.
Film Review: Pressure
FILM REVIEWPRESSURERated PG-13100 MinutesReleased May 29th Pressure is a story about a vital piece of the strategy in one of the most pivotal wartime battles in world history. In early June of 1944, D-Day, a […]
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 […]
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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