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Previously announced artists include Erykah Badu, The Alchemist and DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak). By Carlos Reyes The Los Angeles Philharmonic has added Flea, the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to the lineup […]

Santa Monica Votes Tonight on Homeless Strategy Overhaul, Conversion of Palm Motel
Officials are seeking authorization to negotiate agreements with the owner of the Palm Motel, The People Concern and The Salvation Army as part of the city’s transition away from the SaMoShel emergency shelter model. By […]

Dangerous heat wave and high surf to grip Los Angeles area through the weekend
Sweltering temperatures return Thursday as offshore hurricane swells bring 8-foot waves and heavy rip currents to local beaches. The National Weather Service of Los Angeles has announced that the Los Angeles heat wave will continue […]

Appian Way Reopens to Traffic, Restoring Main Route to Pier
Hydraulic breakers finish work in one day instead of the planned eight, restoring main access to Santa Monica Pier parking. By Carlos Reyes Appian Way reopened to vehicle traffic Tuesday, days ahead of schedule, restoring […]

SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Homeless Crisis: A City at Its Limit
Santa Monica has lurched from crisis to crisis over recent decades, yet one constant has endured: our homelessness epidemic. Approximately 6,000 unhoused individuals cycle through our city annually, with the majority staying less than a […]

2026 Homeless Count: Unhoused population rises across L.A. City and L.A. County
New data shows interim-to-permanent housing placements dropped 36% over past year. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) released the numbers for its Greater Los Angeles 2026 Homeless Count on Friday, July 24. After two years of encouraging […]
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