The berms are up on Venice Beach and while they do have a legitimate function, protecting the parking lot and beachside property from a storm surge, most locals love them for a whole other reason…

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World-Class Chefs and Local Farms Bring Culinary Magic to Santa Monica This June
3 Nights, 3 Unforgettable Dinners: Santa Monica’s Michelin + Farm Feast Series A trio of exclusive culinary events is set...
Third Annual Rosé on Rose Wine Fest Comes to Venice Beach This Weekend
Rosé offerings priced between $8 and $10 per glass at various Rose Avenue establishments The third annual Rosé on Rose...
Mastro’s Malibu Reopens With Ocean Views, Signature Steaks, and Nearly Entire Staff Intact
Iconic Oceanfront Steakhouse Returns With Its Beloved Butter Cake, Nightly Live Music, and Sunset Glamour After a five-month closure due...
Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Serve Up Pride Month Specials That Give Back
Limited-Time Food, Cocktail Offerings at Socalo and Alice B. Support LGBTQ+ Centers In honor of Pride Month, acclaimed chefs Susan...
New Gourmet Store O&V CA Opens on Montana Avenue
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Santa Monica Secures Nearly $1M to Expand Neighborhood Greenway Projects
The 36-month project, set to begin this summer, includes community engagement through pop-ups, walk audits, and a citywide survey Santa...
Congregation and Family Fight to Stop Sale of Historic Venice Church
Descendants and supporters rally against alleged unlawful sale, seeking historic status and legal action Members of Friendship Baptist Church and...
Rodeo Realty’s Palisades Office Becomes First Rebuild Post-Fire
The structure, now fully framed, is set to reopen this year Rodeo Realty announced that the reconstruction of its Pacific...
ICE Detentions Confirmed in Culver City and Westchester Car Washes Amid Federal Raids
Families Say Loved Ones Taken Without Warning; Viral Video Shows Teen Screaming While the focus has been on cities such...
Santa Monica ‘Pier 360’ Beach Festival Returns June 28–29 with Two Days of Surf, Sports, and SoCal Vibes
Free All-Ages Event Features Ocean Races, Skate Competitions, Roller Rink, Beer Garden, Live Music, Kids Activities, And More The Santa...
Opinion: The Great Park of Santa Monica—And How We Can Afford It
By Alan Levenson In 2014, Santa Monica voters overwhelmingly passed Measure LC to close the airport and build a park....
LGBTQ Icon Mariah Hanson Says Goodbye to The Dinah After 34 Legendary Years
The Dinah’s Founder Mariah Hanson Takes Final Bow This Fall Mariah Hanson, the pioneering force behind The Dinah, the world’s...
Santa Monica Considers Sweeping Cannabis Zoning Overhaul
The proposed amendments, officials say, will boost the local cannabis industry while addressing social equity concerns The Santa Monica Planning...
Parents Protest Removal of Beloved Principal at Broadway Elementary School
The decision, announced less than two weeks before the end of the school year, has sparked protests, and a petition...
Jason Momoa to Perform and Bartend at The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market
Minecraft Star Returns to the Bungalow With Live Music, and Top L.A. Food Vendors Actor Jason Momoa will make his...
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