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Brock on Your Block: Iconic Busy Bee Hardware Faced With Closure:

Phil finds great community value among the nuts and bolts of Busy Bee Hardware, an institution in Santa Monica since 1922, now threatened with closure.

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Heidi Klum’s Tropical Erewhon Smoothie Drops Just in Time for Summer

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Supermodel’s Limited-Edition Drink Blends Kiwi, Coconut, and Matcha Erewhon has debuted its newest celebrity smoothie collaboration, this time with supermodel...

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California Bolsters Firefighting Fleet Amid Federal Cuts

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The transition, which began in 2020, equips the fleet with advanced technology, including a 1,000-gallon water capacity—nearly triple that of...
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Big Blue Bus to Restore Service on Route to Palisades

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The restoration is part of a broader summer service overhaul aimed at improving coverage across the Westside The Big Blue...

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Fatal Crash Claims 9-Year-Old’s Life in Los Angeles

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The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was arrested for driving under the influence A tragic traffic...

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Malibu Hires New City Manager: Ronda Perez to Lead as City Eyes Recovery and Rebuilding

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Veteran Public Administrator Ronda Perez Brings Nearly 20 Years of Experience to Malibu The Malibu City Council has voted unanimously...

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Santa Monica Creates Film Office to Streamline Permitting and Production Services

August 1, 2025

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August 1, 2025

New Agency Will Take Over From FilmLA After More Than a Decade Beginning September 1, 2025, film permit coordination in...
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Santa Monica Pier Launches “PIERfect Benefit” Fundraiser Amid Recovery Efforts

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August 1, 2025

The gathering will feature food, signature cocktails, live entertainment, and a program reflecting the Pier’s history and future. Proceeds will...
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THIS WEEKEND: 49th Annual Festival of the Chariots to Roll Through Santa Monica and Venice

August 1, 2025

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August 1, 2025

The festival site at Ocean Front Walk Plaza will transform into a lively showcase of Indian culture, expecting around 50,000...
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Film Review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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FILM REVIEWTHE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPSRated PG-13115 MinutesReleased July 25th  The Fantastic Four: First Steps has a different aura from...
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Aging Mindfully: Zen-Inspired Senior Living Takes Shape in Simi Valley

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Two Zen-inspired senior living communities are embracing the reality of aging — consciously. Ensō Village, open since 2023 in Sonoma County,...
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Palisades, Malibu Among Areas Exempt from SB 9 Under Newsom’s Wildfire Safety Order

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Newsom Sides with LA Leaders on SB 9 Freeze, Mayor Bass Issues Executive Order Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed...
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‘All Stars’ National Night Out Coming to Santa Monica on Tuesday

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The event, themed “Santa Monica All Stars,” aims to foster police-community partnerships through a sports-inspired evening The Santa Monica Police...
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City of Santa Monica Issues Statement on Surprise DTSM Board Member Replacement

July 30, 2025

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July 30, 2025

Santa Monica City Government Defends Emergency Action and Process After the surprising move from the City Council, six members of...

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Texas Kitchen Chain to Open Santa Monica Location at Former Fresh Corn Grill Site

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July 30, 2025

The Santa Monica outpost will occupy a 3,050-square-foot space featuring a newly built kitchen and a large outdoor patio HomeState,...
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Film Review: Together

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By Dolores Quintana Dave Franco and Alison Brie, a married couple in real life, star in Michael Shanks’ gruesomely passionate...

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