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Michelin Guide California adds 6 new Westside restaurants to the 2026 selections
The mid-year additions spotlight elite Sawtelle omakase counters, a white-hot Pico-Robertson tasting menu, and a beloved taco staple. Six Southern California restaurants have been added to the prestigious Michelin Guide California ahead of the organization’s […]
SAMOHI Symphony and Chamber Orchestras. Photo: SMMUSD Facebook.
Santa Monica-Malibu School District reverses plan to alter elementary music program after parent protests
Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton confirms the current third- through fifth-grade instructional model will remain intact. Facing strong pushback from concerned SMMUSD parents, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has abandoned a controversial proposal that would […]
Where great minds grow at The Willows Community School (Video)
The Willows, a DK-8 co-educational school, enrolls 470 students from 51+ zip codes annually. As a balanced, progressive educational leader, experiential learning, technology, and arts are integrated into cutting-edge curriculum. We believe each child brings our community […]
Film Review: The Sheep Detectives
(L to R) Julia-Louis Dreyfus as the voice of Lily and Hugh Jackman as George Hardy in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, from Amazon MGM Studios. By Kathryn Whitney Boole I believe that the filmmakers of The […]
City of Santa Monica
Annenberg Beach House Announces Summer Programming
Some scheduled events include a World Cup Fun & Watch Party, a PRIDE Sunset Swim for those 18 and older, and a series of Sunset Picnics. The Annenberg Community Beach House will launch its summer […]
Heal the Bay
Santa Monica Pier ranked California’s second most polluted beach in 2026 Heal the Bay report
Increased storm runoff and urban infrastructure failures drive down water safety grades. Chronic bacterial pollution has landed the Santa Monica Pier in the number two spot on California’s annual “Beach Bummers” list, anchoring a statewide […]
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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