(Video) A Fourth Palisades Restaurant Reopens Months After the Wildfires

Film Review: Bring Her Back

May 28, 2025 Dolores Quintana

By Dolores Quintana Grief is the price of love. Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou’s second feature film, Bring Her Back,...

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County Assessor Stresses Need For Fire-Affected Households to Update Addresses to Receive Relief Checks

May 28, 2025 Staff Writer

Assessor’s Office Offers Automatic Tax Relief for Fire-Affected Homeowners Following the destruction caused by wildfires earlier this year, the Los...

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(Video) Main Street Bars & Restaurants Give a Taste in 10th Annual ‘MAINopoly’ Event

May 27, 2025 Staff Writer

The event took place Sunday, May 25, transforming five blocks of Santa Monica’s Main Street into a Monopoly-themed culinary experience...

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Sen. Allen’s Wildfire Relief Bills Advance, Targeting Insurance Reform, Firefighting Jobs, and Housing Protections

May 27, 2025 Staff Writer

The bills reflect a comprehensive approach to recovery, addressing immediate needs like insurance payouts and long-term strategies like workforce stability...

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Friends of Ballona Wetlands to Host Migration Celebration May 31

May 27, 2025 Staff Writer

The celebration will feature avenger hunts, a science lab, and native plant sales, offering attendees a chance to engage with...

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SMC to Launch Inaugural Collaboration Showcase with Free Concert

May 27, 2025 Staff Writer

Introduced this spring, the class allows students to explore a variety of small ensemble styles, including jazz combos, chamber quartets,...

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Volunteer Event to Restore Hillside and Clear Debris in Palisades

May 27, 2025 Staff Writer

Organized by local nonprofit Palisades Beautiful, the event will take place near the intersection of Marquez Avenue and Bollinger Drive...

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Ben Affleck’s Daughter Recounts Harrowing Experience During Wildfire, Draws Parallels to COVID Response

May 27, 2025 Staff Writer

Affleck, a Yale undergraduate and vocal public health advocate, recalls evacuating to a hotel with her family as flames tore...

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Former Irvine City Manager Tapped as New One For Santa Monica

May 27, 2025 Staff Writer

Oliver Chi to take over July 14, pending council approval The Santa Monica City Council announced Friday the selection of...

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Malibu Launches 24/7 Armed Patrols to Protect Fire-Damaged Neighborhoods as PCH Reopens

May 26, 2025 Staff Writer

City Partners With Private Firm Covered 6 and Law Enforcement Ramps Up Presence In anticipation of the reopening of Pacific...

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Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Mourns the Loss of Beloved Groundskeeper Abel Orozco

May 26, 2025 Staff Writer

Dedicated SAMOHI Employee, Orozco Leaves Behind a Legacy of Care The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) issued a statement...

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Over 100,000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks Seized in Los Angeles County Before July 4th

May 26, 2025 Staff Writer

Cal Fire, ATF Uncover Massive Stockpile, Urge Residents to Report Incidents More than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were confiscated...

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Resilient Palisades Named Nonprofit of the Year by Sen. Ben Allen

May 23, 2025 Staff Writer

Volunteer-led group honored for climate resilience work and wildfire recovery efforts Resilient Palisades, a grassroots environmental organization based in Pacific...