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Palisades Park overlooking Santa Monica Beach at Dusk. Photo Credit: City of Santa Monica.
SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica Built the Delay It Now Wants a Law to Erase: Part One.
The slow coastal permitting the city blames on Sacramento is a wound of its own making — and AB 1740 is the wrong way to close it. If you have heard anything about AB 1740, […]
Mugshot of the suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht. Photo Credit: U.S. Attorney.
Federal arson trial begins for man accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire
Jury selection is underway for Jonathan Rinderknecht, who faces up to 45 years in prison for a New Year’s Day blaze that later reignited. Jury selection began Monday in the federal trial of a Florida […]
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Here’s How Santa Monica Will Spend $6M to Fight Evictions and Homelessness
The initiative is a key component of the city’s 2025–2030 Homelessness Strategic Plan and builds upon existing renter protections. Santa Monica has approved a $6 million renter assistance program designed to prevent evictions and reduce […]
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Overnight Lane Closures, Parking Bans on State Route 2 Through June 13
The work, focused on curb, gutter, sidewalk improvements and bus pad replacements, will occur primarily between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday. Caltrans has scheduled overnight lane closures and 24-hour parking restrictions along […]
The End of the Trail of Route 66. Photo Credit: Santa Monica Travel and Tourism.
The Santa Monica Pier to host the Route 66 centennial celebration on Thursday
Free event features classic cars, live country music, and a 72-ounce steak challenge. The City of Santa Monica is inviting the public to celebrate the centennial of Route 66 with a free festival at the […]
Nick Jonas as Danny and Paul Rudd as Rick in Power Ballad. Photo Credit: David Cleary
Film Review: Power Ballad
FILM REVIEWPOWER BALLADRated R98 MinutesReleased June 5th When you hear a great song on the radio, on someone’s playlist, or at a concert, you may be struck by the poetry of it. Maybe it […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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