Firehouses in Santa Monica opened their doors to the community for Fire Service Day on Saturday, May 10. Firefighter Matt Hill helped UCLA student Lauren Chaplin to try on a fire suit at Station 1 on 7th Street. It weighs about 60 pounds, including the air tank, and firefighters are trained to suit up in 60 seconds.
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Renovated Silver Strand Residence Listed for $5.5M in Marina del Rey
Located on a cul-de-sac walk street near the beach and Ballona Lagoon, the architectural-style residence is designed to maximize natural light and indoor-outdoor living. A recently renovated four-story residence in the Silver Strand neighborhood of […]
Two New Exhibitions, “Natural Death” and “Salon des Amis”, Open at ARCANE Space
“Natural Death” examines grief, loss and the cycles of nature, while “Salon des Amis” draws from personal struggles with substance use and mental health. ARCANE Space will present two exhibitions exploring themes of mortality, grief […]
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 […]
LA Man Arrested on Felony Charges After Incident Sparks Brush Fire
Detectives determined that Azimi intentionally fired multiple flare rounds during a dispute in the neighborhood. One of the flares struck vegetation. A Los Angeles man has been arrested on felony charges after authorities said he […]
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Film Review: Backrooms
By Dolores Quintana Empty spaces filled with fear. The fear of a liminal space, or a place that is abandoned or empty, is a lot like one of human beings’ most popular fears, the fear […]
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SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 1.
If you live in Santa Monica and have ever wondered why the city seems to have so little control over what gets built near the beach, the answer traces back to a bureaucratic failure that […]
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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