(Video) School of Rock Camps Provide Normalcy and Solace Amid Wildfire Destruction

News, Upbeat

Santa Monica Public Library Launches Community Mapping Survey

July 2, 2025 Staff Writer

The initiative aims to shape the library’s programs and services to better meet community needs, fostering an inclusive and accessible...

Dining, News

Third Street Promenade Loses Bibibop Asian Grill

July 2, 2025 Staff Writer

Bibibop opened at the Santa Monica location in 2017 after taking over a former ShopHouse space Bibibop Asian Grill, a...

Hard, News

Proposed Rebuilding Authority for Wildfire Recovery Sparks Local Control Debate

July 2, 2025 Staff Writer

Plan Aims to Streamline Rebuilding but Raises Questions Over Community Input A proposed “Resilient Rebuilding Authority” to oversee recovery from...

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News, Real Estate

Pentagon Orders Troop Drawdown in LA: 150 National Guard Members Reassigned to Wildfire Duty

July 2, 2025 Staff Writer

Federal Forces Begin Partial Withdrawal From Protest Response as California Leaders Push Back U.S. Northern Command announced Tuesday that 150 National Guard...

News, Video

(Video) ‘World’s Strongest Man’ Champion Pulls Big Blue Bus for 30 feet

July 1, 2025 Staff Writer

World-class strongman Martins Licis pulled a 34,680‑pound, 35-feet long, battery electric bus through the Pier to set off Pier 360...

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News

California Highway Patrol Deploys for Independence Day Enforcement Surge

July 1, 2025 Staff Writer

All Available Officers to Hit California Highways for Holiday Weekend As Californians gear up for Fourth of July festivities, the...

News

Court Postpones Arraignment for Driver in Malibu Crash That Killed Four Students

July 1, 2025 Staff Writer

Fraser Michael Bohm Faces Murder Charges in Fatal PCH Wreck The arraignment for Fraser Michael Bohm, the 23-year-old man accused...

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Hard, News

More Commercial Uses Could Be Coming to RAND Building

July 1, 2025 Staff Writer

Amendment Unlocks New Opportunities, Secures $5.5 Million in Community Benefits The Santa Monica Planning Commission unanimously approved an amendment to...