Sexual Predator Arrested by SMPD, New Historic District Monica: Santa Monica Beat This Week July 29

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Boil Water Notice Issued for Parts of Malibu After Construction Disruption

August 8, 2025 Staff Writer

Caltrans Bridge Work Triggers Precautionary Advisory Residents in sections of Malibu are being urged to boil tap water before use...

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Big Blue Bus Returns to Palisades This Weekend

August 8, 2025 Staff Writer

The Route 9 reinstatement is part of a larger set of service changes taking effect After months of limited operations,...

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Providence Relocates Palisades Clinics to Santa Monica

August 8, 2025 Staff Writer

The relocated clinics are now accepting both existing and new patients Providence has permanently relocated its primary care and pediatric...

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Film Review: The Naked Gun

August 7, 2025 Kathy Whitney Boole

FILM REVIEWTHE NAKED GUNRated PG-1385 MinutesReleased August 1st The Naked Gun plays to high expectations due to its historic legacy,...

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Children’s Hospital to Expand Pediatric Orthopedic Services in Santa Monica with $10M Gift

August 7, 2025 Staff Writer

The funding will support expanded clinic space, new equipment, and the recruitment of additional orthopedic specialists in Santa Monica Children’s...

Dining, News

‘Dad Bod’ Contest Comes to Venice Restaurant This Weekend

August 7, 2025 Staff Writer

The competition will unfold over three themed rounds: a beachwear walk, a tongue-in-cheek “talent show,” and a final flex-off judged...

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City Preps for Return of SaMoHi, Pali High Students by Boosting Safety

August 7, 2025 Staff Writer

Efforts to ensure student safety include reactivating school crossing guards, completing pedestrian safety upgrades, and promoting free public transit As...

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Hot Dog on a Stick and Santa Monica Brew Works Team Up for Santa Monica’s Dog Days of Summer

August 7, 2025 Staff Writer

Dog-Friendly Event in Santa Monica Supports Local Rescue Group Santa Monica’s four-legged residents will get their day in the sun...

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Santa Monica’s ICARUS AI Launches Global Grant Initiative, Empowering 5,000 Lives Through Education

August 6, 2025 Staff Writer

SANTA MONICA, CA – ICARUS AI https://icarus.education/ a local Artificial Intelligence and education technology company, headquartered right here in Santa...

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Santa Monica’s Chez Jay Celebrates 66 Years with Retro Bash by the Beach

August 6, 2025 Staff Writer

Landmark Restaurant Celebrates With Classic Cars, Live Music, Celebrity Lore One of Los Angeles County’s most storied restaurants will mark...

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Swiss Firm Partners with California Startup to Aid Wildfire Recovery With AI Robots

August 6, 2025 Staff Writer

The robotic microfactories are designed to fabricate structural wall panels on-site with high precision, aiming to speed up the construction...

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Film Review: Weapons

August 6, 2025 Dolores Quintana

By Dolores Quintana You might be asking yourself what the film Weapons is about. Not to worry, writer and director...

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Trial Date Set for Alleged ‘Ketamine Queen’ in Matthew Perry’s Death

August 5, 2025 Staff Writer

Woman Accused in Matthew Perry’s Overdose to Face Jury The woman accused of supplying the fatal dose of ketamine that...

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Santa Monica to Enter Mediation Over Ebony Beach Club Land Seizure

August 5, 2025 Staff Writer

The decision follows a year-long investigation into White’s efforts to open the Ebony Beach Club—a nonprofit intended to provide a...

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(Video) Palisades Rec Center Completes Construction of First Responder-Themed Playground

August 5, 2025 Staff Writer

The new playground–which replaces a near-40-year-old one–was made with funds largely generated by the FireAid Benefit Concert. Palisades Rec Center...