Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Los Angeles Renews Economic Partnership With Singapore Agency
The agreement extends a previous 2022-2025 partnership during which the number of Singaporean companies in Los Angeles County rose 84% and employment at those firms increased 135% The city of Los Angeles has signed a […]
California Offers Free Entry to State Parks on MLK Day
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom called the day an opportunity to “open doors wider” in honor of King’s legacy Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that more than 200 California state parks will waive vehicle day-use fees […]
California Regulators Target Illegal Kratom Sales at Licensed Businesses
ABC Director Paul Tupy said the agency expects high compliance, similar to a 2023 campaign that removed illegal hemp products from shelves California’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is launching enforcement actions against licensed retailers […]
Developer Rick Caruso Decides Against Runs for California Governor or LA Mayor
Caruso, whose Pacific Palisades neighborhood was devastated by last year’s wildfires, said he would continue community work through his nonprofit Steadfast LA Billionaire developer Rick Caruso announced Thursday he will not seek California governor or […]
LAPD Seeks Hit-and-Run Driver Who Injured Woman in Food Truck Crash
A reward of up to $25,000 is offered for information leading to the driver’s identification Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a parked food truck in […]
Santa Monica restaurant Socalo to close after five years, citing years of mounting challenges
Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken announce final service set for Valentine’s Day Socalo, the beloved Santa Monica restaurant known for its modern take on regional Mexican cuisine, has announced it will close its […]
LA County, City Open Applications for Free Vending Carts Under $2.8M Program
Initial carts are available, with the full process potentially taking up to 12 weeks Applications opened Jan. 12 for a $2.8 million program offering more than 280 free, state health code-compliant food vending carts to […]
Film Review: Train Dreams
FILM REVIEWTRAIN DREAMSRated PG-13102 MinutesReleased in Theatres November 21st, Now Streaming on NetflixNominated for one Golden Globe, may be nominated for the Academy Awards Train Dreams is based on a novella by Denis Johnson, published […]
SM.a.r.t Column: Why Go Beyond?
One question echoed through City Hall’s chambers Tuesday night, asked almost four dozen different ways by four dozen different residents who stayed until nearly 1 AM: Why is this Council going beyond the already transformative […]
CuriousCity1/16/26: GET REAL ON TUES
By CHARLES ANDREWS A REVEALING, IMPORTANT COUNCIL MEETING LAST TUESDAY A City Council member, JESSE ZWICK, who took a six-figure salary position as an advocate for a housing developer, which he revealed last October just […]
Man Makes Anti-Semitic Remarks During Santa Monica City Council Meeting (Video)
The man, who spoke during public comment, press council members about illicit activity.
Mar Vista’s Beethoven Market Loses Liquor License Over Violations
The restaurant, which opened after Adler purchased the former grocery store, has faced ongoing complaints from neighbors about noise, parking and alcohol service The city has revoked the liquor license for Beethoven Market in Mar […]
