It’s that time of year so we’re traveling the Westside to help you get in the holiday spirit. This week we stopped by Downtown Santa Monica to learn about its Winterlit events.
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Film Review: Power Ballad
FILM REVIEWPOWER BALLADRated R98 MinutesReleased June 5th When you hear a great song on the radio, on someone’s playlist, or at a concert, you may be struck by the poetry of it. Maybe it […]

Camello returns to Santa Monica with its heirloom corn pita sandwich pop-up
The pop-up will be held at Petitgrain Boulangerie and combine Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors. Camello will take over the kitchen at Petitgrain Boulangerie tomorrow for a limited lunch service featuring a unique crossover menu […]
Metro to Provide Transit Access for 56th Annual Parade and Festival
As part of its “Ride with Pride” campaign, Metro will feature Pride-themed wraps on select buses and bikes to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will partner with […]
Santa Monica Withdraws Proposed Hotel Worker Benefit Ordinance, Will Still Raise Wage to $25
In a statement, city officials said Santa Monica will continue to follow a longstanding provision in its municipal code requiring local hotel worker wages to match those in Los Angeles. As a result, the minimum […]
Santa Monica College Launches Affordable Housing Property Management Certificate
First for-credit affordable housing property management program at a California community college to begin in fall. Merritt Community Capital Corporation, a nonprofit affordable housing investor and lender, and Santa Monica College have launched a new […]

Theatricum Botanicum launches summer repertory Season with Gilded Age twist on Romeo and Juliet
The historic Topanga Canyon outdoor venue will anchor its multi-play lineup with two Shakespeare classics. Shakespearean tragedy will take on a Gilded Age aesthetic this weekend as the historic Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum launches its […]
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