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News March 24, 2026

Inside the Viral ‘Barbie’ Home in Santa Monica, Now on Market for $38.5K a Month (Video)

by Staff Writer

The neon pink beach home inspired viral memes comparing it and its dark painted neighbor to everything from Barbie vs. Batman to “Barbenheimer”.

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Opinion July 1, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica tenant writes that the landlord destroyed asbestos ceilings without permits at a rent-controlled building.

by Staff Writer

I have rented a rent-controlled apartment at 1015 9th Street since 2014. In spring 2025, our owner told us in writing that our ceilings contain asbestos and warned us not to disturb them. About a […]

News July 3, 2026

Santa Monica kidnapping suspect Courtney Perrone missing after car found stripped

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The woman was on diversion for a 2024 child abduction attempt when she vanished from Los Angeles. Courtney Perrone, a 41-year-old woman who was arrested in Santa Monica on an attempted kidnapping charge, has been missing […]

Hard July 7, 2026

Documentary on PCH’s Safety Issues to Air on PBS SoCal This Week

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“21 Miles in Malibu” examines crashes and safety issues on the scenic roadway where producer Michel Shane’s daughter was killed in 2010. A documentary examining the dangers of Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway will premiere on […]

News July 11, 2026

High bacteria counts prompt ocean water warnings at top Los Angeles County beaches

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Public health officials advise against swimming or surfing at popular coastal sites. Health officials are warning swimmers and surfers to stay out of the water at five popular Los Angeles County coastal sites after routine […]

Dining July 2, 2026

LA History-Inspired Cocktails Debut on the Menu at Sunset Strip Bar Bar

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West Hollywood bar Bar Next Door adds the Trocadero and Gardner Street drinks, paying tribute to classic Los Angeles landmarks and Hollywood’s golden era. Bar Next Door on the Sunset Strip has added two new cocktails inspired […]

News July 6, 2026

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services proposes residential redevelopment for its Santa Monica facility

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The regional family services not-for-profit has planned community meetings for both properties. Permanent housing could soon replace a Santa Monica mental health and family support center under a new redevelopment plan submitted by Vista Del […]