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Santa Monica Approves City-Run Homelessness System
It comes days after the 2026 Point-in-Time Count showed unsheltered homelessness in Santa Monica down 18.7% and the overall count down 11.6% to 718 people. By Sarah Lin The Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday […]

Palisades Night Becomes Monthly Gathering at The Bungalow
An earlier Palisades Night at the venue raised $20,369 for LA Strong Sports and the rebuilding of the Pacific Palisades Park and Recreation Center. By Sarah Lin Palisades Night, a community gathering aimed at supporting […]

JuneShine to Close Santa Monica Location This Month, Adding to Main Street’s Dining/Retail Woes
The announcement adds to a string of dining and retail closures along Main Street this year. By Zach Armstrong Hard kombucha brand JuneShine will close its Santa Monica tasting room later this month, adding to […]

Venice Beach Musician Stanley ‘The Baron’ Behrens Recovering from Serious Bike Crash
Behrens, who contributed to television soundtracks such as “My Name Is Earl” and films including “The Rum Diary,” was hit by a driver who failed to yield. By Carlos Reyes Stanley Behrens, a longtime Venice […]

Mayor Bass Announces $2M in Federal Funds to Expand Mental Health Crisis Response Program
The money will support hiring additional health care workers and further expand the program, including deeper reach into the San Fernando Valley. By Sarah Lin Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday more than $2 million in […]

Michelin Bib Gourmand-rated Khan Saab Desi Kraft Kitchen is now open with a new Santa Monica location
Acclaimed South Asian restaurant debuts steps from Ocean Boulevard with creative mocktails and imaginative dishes. By Dolores Quintana The Michelin Bib Gourmand-rated Pakistani restaurant Khan Saab Santa Monica is now open in Santa Monica. It […]
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