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The intersection of 5th Street and Broadway in Santa Monica. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

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Trader Joe’s Eyes Another Santa Monica Space

March 5, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Grocery store interested in space across the street from new Target By Sam Catanzaro Another major retailer may open in...

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More Coastal Housing for the Westside?

March 5, 2021 Edify TV

More affordable housing may be coming to Westside coastal neighborhoods. Learn more in this video made possible by School of...

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Edify TV: Westside High-Rise Nears Completion

March 5, 2021 Edify TV

A Westside high-rise checking in at over 30 stories is nearing has topped-out, the first building of this size built...

News, Santa Monica

Police Union Considering Suing City of Santa Monica Over Lack of Citizen Commission Inclusion

March 4, 2021 Staff Writer

By Toi Creel ] The City of Santa Monica’s Police union is fighting to be included in a committee meant...

"The new field at the Civic Center is an example of how a number of individuals with no official support, budget, or established organization managed to get a multi-purpose sports field built for the good of the community," writes SMa.r.t in their latest column.

News, Opinion, Santa Monica

A Field of Dreams: Realized

March 4, 2021 SM.a.r.t

It is finally here, it is beautiful, and it is a testament to tenacity. The new field at the Civic...

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Video: Indoor Dining Close to Returning in LA County?

March 4, 2021 Edify TV

Indoor dining could return to LA County very soon. Learn more and hear what diners have to say in this...

SMMUSD educators and staff receive COVID-19 vaccines this week. Photo: SMMUSD.

Education, News, Westside Wellness

Santa Monica Teachers Begin Receiving COVID-19 Vaccinations Ahead of Campuses Reopening

March 2, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

SMMUSD partners with Providence St. John’s Health Center to vaccinate certain educators and staff By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica-Malibu Unified...

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‘Safe Camping’ at the VA is Open To All Homeless Veterans

March 1, 2021 Edify TV

The “safe camping” program is geared toward getting homeless Veterans off the streets and provides a way to transition from homelessness to...

The 500-600 block of Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

Crime, News

Santa Monica Police Warn of Thieves Targeting Seniors Near Palisades Park

March 1, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Two elderly woman robbed along Ocean Avenue recently By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica police are investigating two thefts targeting senior...

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Santa Monica’s Zero Emissions Delivery Zone Pilot Has Begun: Santa Monica Beat – March, 1, 2021

March 1, 2021 Juliet Lemar

Local news and culture in under 5 minutes. * Santa Monica’s Zero Emissions Delivery Zone Pilot Has Begun * City...

"When we set aside our differences and care for ourselves, we can make progress in solving the regional tragedy of homelessness, access to affordable housing, and impending evictions. This is how we can talk about housing allocations and density and where to build and how much to build and how tall it can be. It’s how we can redefine public safety, advance racial justice, and imagine the public spaces of the future," said Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich (pictured) in her recent State of the City address.

News, Opinion, Santa Monica

Mayor Himmelrich Delivers State of the City Speech

March 1, 2021 admin

The following are the prepared remarks delivered by Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich at the 2021 State of the City....

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Video: Closing Down Westside Oil Field?

February 26, 2021 Edify TV

Officials are discussing closing a Westside oil field sitting on hundreds of acres of prime coastal land. Learn more in...

A rendering of Las Flores Santa Monica. Photo: DE Architects.

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Pico Neighborhood Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground

February 26, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Over 70 units of affordable housing come to area near Woodlawn Cemetery By Sam Catanzaro A 70-unit-plus affordable housing development...

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Large Properties Drive-up Santa Monica Home Sales Amid Pandemic

February 26, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Annual report shows single-family home sales rising By Sam Catanzaro Interest in large properties with five-bedrooms or more helped drive-up...

A car police say was set on fire this week by parolee Alex Omar Aguirre (pictured below). Photos: SMPD.

Crime, News

Santa Monica Police Arrest Parolee for Setting Stolen Car on Fire

February 25, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Alex Omar Aguirre arrested by Santa Monica Police Department By Sam Catanzaro A Santa Monica resident this week watched as...

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