In April, Sensei Marco Madrid (standing 10th from left) hosted the Norway National Karate Team at Bally’s Total Fitness in West L.A., where Madrid is the karate instructor. photo courtesy of Marco Madrid
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Illegal Dumping and Theft Reported in Palisades, Residents Urge to Boost Security
Team Palisades said police responded to an illegal dumping incident on the El Medio bluffs after officers were alerted while the activity was allegedly occurring Community organizations in Pacific Palisades are urging homeowners and contractors […]
A selection of faves at The Win-Dow. Photo Credit: The Win~Dow.
The Win-Dow opens new Santa Monica location on Montana Avenue with a week of delicious deals
The popular L.A. smash burger spot is celebrating its grand opening with daily discounts. Tuesday marks the official grand opening of The Win-Dow’s newest burger shop at 930 Montana Ave. The walk-up restaurant is celebrating […]
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, […]
Double Chin’s delicious pastries. Photo Credit: Instagram.
Pastry Chef Leah Chin-Katz Brings Double Chin Pop-Up Back to Petit Grain Boulangerie
The single-day Santa Monica event features small-batch seasonal confections, inventive crullers, and housemade jams. Pastry chef Leah Chin-Katz, formerly a pastry chef at Republique, will bring her independent brand, Double Chin, back to Petit Grain Boulangerie on Monday, June […]
Santa Monica Pier Opens Temporary Entrance, Prepares for Weekend World Cup Events (Video)
Visitors now have a new way to reach the Santa Monica Pier while it turns into a global fan destination this weekend
Dragon Alley Coffee, the newest coffee shop in Santa Monica, opens. Photo Credit: Instagram.
Dragon Alley Coffee opens flagship shop in Downtown Santa Monica on June 17
Founder Richard Chand will host a public ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring complimentary coffee, food, and live entertainment. Downtown business leaders and a local entrepreneur will gather Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Dragon Alley […]
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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