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Chinese Coffee Chain Eyes Santa Monica Expansion
Cotti Coffee, which launched in China in 2022, has grown explosively to more than 18,000 stores worldwide and operates in 33 countries. Cotti Coffee, a rapidly expanding Chinese coffee chain, is preparing to open locations […]
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 Karen Bass
LA to Offer Free Girls Golf Clinics During U.S. Women’s Open
The program, called Golf FORE Her, will run from June 4 through June 7 and take place at 10 city-owned golf courses. Mayor Karen Bass announced Thursday that the city will host 32 free golf […]
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 […]
Santa Monica Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Harms
The initiative follows a mediated settlement in the Silas White case that included a $350,000 payment, creation of a library exhibit, designation of “Silas White Day,” and street renaming. The Santa Monica City Council has […]
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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