News June 3, 2026

Coyotes Spotted in Venice Neighborhoods (Video)

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News June 20, 2026

Summer Garden Tour to Highlight Native Plants, Coastal Ecology at Santa Monica’s Shotgun House

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Dining June 17, 2026

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

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Workshop Aims to Preserve Oakwood’s Black Heritage Through Community Mapping Project

Residents are invited to identify historic places, share stories and help shape preservation strategies for one of Los Angeles’ last remaining Black coastal communities. Community members will gather in Venice later this month to help […]

Dining June 11, 2026

Inside New York Bagel Deli and Bakery, a blending of traditional Jewish baking with Nigerian recipes

Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri upgrade a classic Santa Monica spot with house-made cream cheese and gluten-free options. Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri are the married couple who previously owned the historic Bea’s Bakery of […]

News June 21, 2026

Overnight 405 freeway Lane reductions to hit Sepulveda Pass next week

Caltrans will implement closures starting Monday night for a pavement rehabilitation project, with a temporary pause for World Cup traffic. Commuters traveling through the Sepulveda Pass next week should prepare for overnight delays as transportation […]

News June 17, 2026

Gallery 169 Exhibit Focuses on SoCal Beach Life in the 60s

The exhibition centers on photographs Darrin took at Will Rogers State Beach after moving to Santa Monica Canyon as a teenager. According to the artist, what began as casual photographs of friends and local surfers […]