(Video) Summer Camp at School of Rock West LA Turns Kids Into Rockstars

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Standoff in Malibu After Resident Allegedly Fires Arrow: REPORT

August 22, 2025 Staff Writer

The passerby, who was not injured, told authorities the occupant of the home fired the arrow as they passed by...

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SM.a.r.t Column: The Algorithm Will See You Now: Santa Monica’s Upcoming AI Reckoning

August 22, 2025 SM.a.r.t

The thing about Santa Monica is that it has always believed its own marketing. Tech capital of the west side....

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Film Review: Americana

August 21, 2025 Kathy Whitney Boole

By Kathryn Whitney Boole FILM REVIEWAMERICANARated R107 MinutesReleased August 15th This movie plays like a classic Owen Wister or Zane...

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Santa Monica Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest, Hospitalization

August 21, 2025 Staff Writer

Bystanders restrained the pedestrian until officers arrived A pedestrian was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly slashing...

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Turn Dough Opens Artisan Ice Cream Shop in Downtown Santa Monica

August 21, 2025 Staff Writer

The Santa Monica location offers 18 signature chimney cake creations, such as the “Unicorn,” adorned with Nutella, unicorn sprinkles, and...

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Power Outages Hit West Channel Road, But MUSE Santa Monica Stays Open With Generators and Grit

August 20, 2025 Staff Writer

The 25-Year-Old Chef-Owner Kept the Celebrity Hotspot Running Through Blackouts While a string of unexpected power outages shuttered much of...

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Two LA Culinary Icons and Friends Reunite for One-Night-Only Dinner at Marelle

August 20, 2025 Staff Writer

Chefs Team Up With Five-Course Tasting Celebrating California Flavors Two of Los Angeles’ most celebrated chefs will share the kitchen...

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What to Expect at the 2025 Malibu Food & Wine Festival

August 20, 2025 Staff Writer

Set on a 1,000-acre historic estate in Malibu’s wine country, the festival offers a backdrop of rolling vineyards, ancient oaks,...

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Gold’s Gym to Mark 60th Anniversary with Venice Community Event

August 20, 2025 Staff Writer

Founded in 1965 by Joe Gold, the gym has grown from a single Venice site to a global brand spanning...

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30-Unit Mixed-Use Project Approved for Dining and Retail at Abbot Kinney Corridor

August 20, 2025 Staff Writer

The 36,716-square-foot project includes 3,416 square feet of ground-floor retail and an 818-square-foot restaurant with 31 seats, permitted to sell...

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Film Review: Honey Don’t

August 20, 2025 Staff Writer

Honey Don’t! is a neo-noir with a droll comedic sensibility set in the blazing sun of Bakersfield, California. Margaret Qualley...

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What to Expect at the Third Annual Endless Summer C.A.M.P. Festival This Weekend

August 19, 2025 Staff Writer

Attendees can participate in a bubble party, watch a comedic opera retelling of “Cinderella”, and more The City of Santa...

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Heat Wave to Hit L.A. as Fire Risk, Possible Thunderstorms, and High Temps Loom

August 19, 2025 Staff Writer

Governor Newsom Pre-Deploys Crews Ahead of Dangerous Heat and Fire Weather Dangerous heat is expected to grip Southern California starting...

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‘Ketamine Queen’ Pleads Guilty and Admits Role in Matthew Perry’s Death

August 19, 2025 Staff Writer

Prosecutors Say She Supplied Ketamine Through Perry’s Assistant Facing five federal counts tied to Matthew Perry’s 2023 overdose, North Hollywood...

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State Bill Aims to Protect Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park Residents

August 18, 2025 Staff Writer

PPCC President Sue Kohl emphasized the bill’s importance in safeguarding affordable housing and preventing displacement in Palisades The Pacific Palisades...