Surfers paddle out in support of Black Lives Matter: Santa Monica Beat – June, 8, 2020

Local news and culture in under 5 minutes.
* Surfers paddle out in support for Black Lives Matter
* SMMUSD holds fiscal meeting to discuss the budget.
All this and more on today’s show made possible by Maser Condos.

By Juliet Lemar June 8, 2020

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Hotels reopening in Santa Monica.

July 6, 2020 Juliet Lemar

A vital part of the city’s economy, hotels have begun reopening but some hotel workers have concerns about safety amidst...

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Three teens arrested on suspicion of looting and arson: Santa Monica Beat – July, 6, 2020

July 6, 2020 Juliet Lemar

Local news and culture in under 5 minutes. * Three teens arrested on suspicion of looting and arson. * Covid-19...

The Santa Monica Pier as seen through haze Sunday afternoon. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

News, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Sees Unhealthy Air Quality After Fireworks

July 5, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Fireworks continue in LA County despite ban By Staff Writer Air quality throughout most of Los Angeles County, including Santa...

The McClure Tunnel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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Man Dies After Jumping off Santa Monica Pedestrian Bridge

July 4, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

By Sam Catanzaro A man died in Santa Monica Saturday morning after jumping onto the freeway from a pedestrian bridge....

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Santa Monica Beaches–Aside From Pier–Score High Water Quality Marks

July 3, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Heal the Bay releases annual water quality report By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica beaches–with the exception of Santa Monica Pier–scored...

A man wears a mask near the Santa Monica Pier Tuesday June, 30. Photo: Sam Catanzaro

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Santa Monica Sets Fines for Not Wearing Mask

July 2, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Order also authorizes businesses to refuse service for those not wearing masks By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica...

“It is a crushing blow for the residents who thought that the council's perceived control by moneyed interests could be unlocked. They believe it is democracy denied,” writes Phil Brock on the City prevailing in a voting rights lawsuit. “Are the residents who supported district elections angry enough to support the candidate(s) who will overturn the cronyism that permeates our city council? Photo: Sam Catanzaro

News, Opinion

SMA.r.t. Column: Brushfires of Freedom!

July 2, 2020 SM.a.r.t

We have survived the first six months of this year. We are all locked into the strange nightmare that encompasses...

Under a order from Gov. Gavin Newsom, restaurants in Los Angeles County can only serve diners outdoors. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

Health, News

Newsom Orders LA County Dining Rooms Close

July 2, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Indoor museums, cardrooms and more also ordered to close By Sam Catanzaro Earlier this week Los Angeles County’s public health...

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Local high school student wins national chess tournament: Santa Monica Beat – July, 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 Juliet Lemar

Local news and culture in under 5 minutes. * Local high school student wins national chess tournament. * Man charged...

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Summer pet safety!

July 2, 2020 Juliet Lemar

Tips from LA Animal Services for keeping your pets safe during the summer heat in this video brought to you...

Vitagraph Film Company with Rapp Saloon on the left; dated 1911. Photos: Santa Monica Planning Commission.

Development, News, Santa Monica

Hostel on Historic Property Eyeing Expansion

June 30, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Hostel located on same property as 19th-century Rapp Saloon eyeing five-story expansion By Sam Catanzaro A Santa Monica hostel located...

Santa Monica City Hall. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

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Appeals Court Issues Tentative Ruling in Voting Rights Case

June 30, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District issues tentative ruling in Pico Neighborhood Association, et al. v. City of Santa Monica By Sam Catanzaro...