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Hard May 15, 2026

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Hard May 24, 2026

Closed Lanes, Restricted Parking in West LA, Hollywood and Echo Park Through Late May

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Hard May 15, 2026

Marina del Rey Attracts a Second Major Retailer in a Month

The off-price retailer announced the expansion Wednesday along with a second new California location in Torrance. Nordstrom Rack plans to open a new 30,000-square-foot store at Marina Marketplace in Marina del Rey in spring 2027. […]

Dining May 14, 2026

Beethoven Market Proposes Full Bar Service Months After Previous Liquor License Revoked

Representatives from City Land Use Inc. and Beethoven Market will present the application and request a letter of support from the committee during the May 14 meeting. Beethoven Market, the neighborhood restaurant and market at […]

News May 13, 2026

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Opinion May 15, 2026

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 walk through the streets tells a different story; it appears less like a revival and […]