News January 31, 2021

Video: Santa Monica Sears Repurposed

The mid-century Streamline Moderne-designed Sears building in downtown Santa Monica is getting repurposed. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock

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Hard June 6, 2026

Silver Alert issued for Missing South LA Woman

Gail Sanders was reported missing from the 1800 block of West 48th Street around 6:45 p.m. on June 2. Authorities and family are searching for a 74-year-old woman with dementia who was last seen Tuesday […]

Dining June 11, 2026

California Has Nation’s Most Expensive Fast-Food Pizza, Study Finds

The study, released by personal finance website WalletHub, found that California ranks first nationally for the average price of an 11- to 12-inch pizza, fourth for burgers and third for fried chicken sandwiches. Californians pay […]

News June 12, 2026

Santa Monica Launches Independent Make Music Day Chapter with Citywide Solstice Events

Five events are scheduled, including performances at the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Station, Reed Park, Palisades Park, Colorado Center Park and Beach South Lot 1. Santa Monica will host a series of free concerts and […]

News June 7, 2026

SMC Student Awarded Prestigious National Transfer Scholarship

Recipients also receive academic advising, career guidance, access to internships and study abroad opportunities, and membership in a network of more than 3,900 Cooke scholars and alumni. Santa Monica College student Martin Orea has been […]

Dining June 17, 2026

Dragon Alley Coffee opens flagship shop in Downtown Santa Monica on June 17

Founder Richard Chand will host a public ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring complimentary coffee, food, and live entertainment. Downtown business leaders and a local entrepreneur will gather Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Dragon Alley […]

News June 16, 2026

Santa Monica Conservancy Moves to Block Demolition of 1923 Craftsman Bungalow

Following a June 4 commission vote that cleared the Wilshire Montana home for removal, preservationists are seeking a permanent landmark title. Preservation advocates are executing a secondary strategy to protect a 1923 Craftsman bungalow in […]