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SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 2.
Last week’s Part 1 covered the deadlock: thirty-three years of Santa Monica failing to get its Local Coastal Program certified, and a bill designed to bypass that process entirely. The housing provisions deserve their own […]
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 […]
Venice Dog Park Killer and Sex Offender Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
Zachary Melton, known locally as “Turdle,” was found lying in the parking lot where he died after being shot for intervening in an argument. A registered sex offender was convicted of first-degree murder for fatally […]
Office of Councilwoman Traci Park
Road Repairs, Tree Removal Continue on Warren Avenue in Mar Vista
A petition last year urged officials to repair Warren Avenue and nearby Moore Street while saving the trees, citing their environmental and community benefits. Work is continuing on a roadway repair and tree removal project […]
Irv’s Burgers
National Hamburger Day promotions bring free “roadside singles” and BOGO bulgogi burgers to the Westside
Local neighborhood favorites and major chains slash prices this Thursday. Major fast-food franchises and independent Southern California eateries are launching targeted discount campaigns and food promotions this week to mark National Hamburger Day on Thursday, […]
Los Angeles Is Spending More on Street Repairs, but Fixing Less. Here’s Why (Video)
The City of Los Angeles says 35% of its 23,000 lane miles are in failing condition. So why aren’t more streets being fully repaved? Watch the story to see what’s behind the backlog and why […]
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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