News March 31, 2026

Windward Plaza Playground Reopens to Families After Yearslong Closure (Video)

Venice space returns with new nautical design after removal sparked community backlash.

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News June 19, 2026

Dragon Alley Coffee Opens on Santa Monica Boulevard (Video)

New Coffee Shop Opens in Downtown Santa Monica as Promenade Occupancy Hovers at 76% Check out the newly opened @dragonalleycoffee at 312 Santa Monica Blvd.

Hard June 12, 2026

LA28 Reveals Route for Olympic Road Cycling Race Beginning in Venice Beach

While Venice had already been identified as the starting location for the races, Tuesday’s announcement confirmed the finish line. Olympic organizers have released new details about one of the marquee competitions of the 2028 Summer […]

News June 10, 2026

Will Rogers July 4th Run to Support Palisades Rebuild as Event Returns Home

The race returns to its traditional course in Pacific Palisades after spending 2025 at Venice Beach because of fire-related damage. Organizers of the Palisades Will Rogers Fourth of July 5K/10K Run announced that a portion […]

Hard June 14, 2026

Officer Wounded, Suspect Injured in Police Shooting Following Pursuit in East LA

When officers attempted to detain him, the driver fled in the pickup truck at a high rate of speed. A police officer was wounded and a suspect was shot Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit […]

News June 13, 2026

TODAY: DTSM to Host Pride Events and Block Festival on Third Street Promenade

The festivities begin with Pride on the Promenade, a series of drag brunches at 1212 Santa Monica featuring performances by local drag artists. Third Street Promenade will be closed to vehicle traffic and transformed into […]

News June 16, 2026

This Venice Housing Project Has Been Fought Off for Years. Will a New Court Win Pave the Way for its Development?

Court ruling removes a key obstacle as city leaders face renewed pressure to advance the Venice Dell affordable housing development. By Zach Armstrong The Venice Dell affordable housing project, a development that would provide 120 units […]