New Restaurant Opens on Pier:

The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company opened its first outlet in the Los Angeles metro area on the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, Nov. 4.

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

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Arts June 17, 2026

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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?

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Hard June 14, 2026

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

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