On Wednesday, May 27, local protesters gathered at the Church in Ocean Park and walked to a rally at SM City Hall to show their opposition to the California Supreme Court ruling upholding Prop 8 that was announced on Tuesday, May 26. photo by Margaret Molloy
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Michelin Guide 2026: Seline Awarded a Michelin Star and Four More L.A. Restaurants Win Michelin Distinctions
The Michelin Guide announced its restaurant selections for 2026 in San Diego on Wednesday night. Los Angeles restaurants were awarded Michelin stars, promoted with additional stars, and added to the Bib Gourmand List
Santa Monica State of City Event to Feature Performances and Updates on the Realignment Plan
Mayor Torosis will deliver the address, outlining accomplishments from the past year and discussing priorities for 2027. Santa Monica will hold its annual State of the City event on July 23 with an open-street gathering […]
Topanga Canyon Road with Cal Trans Employees and a Lane Closure. Photo Credit: Caltrans District 7.
Caltrans Details Extensive PCH and Topanga Canyon Lane Closures for Recovery Work This Week
Restrictions feature daytime single-lane zones along the coast and overnight closures on State Route 27 starting Thursday. Coastal commuters and canyon drivers should brace for widespread traffic delays this week as state transit crews scale […]
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LA History-Inspired Cocktails Debut on the Menu at Sunset Strip Bar Bar
West Hollywood bar Bar Next Door adds the Trocadero and Gardner Street drinks, paying tribute to classic Los Angeles landmarks and Hollywood’s golden era. Bar Next Door on the Sunset Strip has added two new cocktails inspired […]
Swiss Winter Village Holiday Market Coming to Santa Monica Pier
Ticketed Swiss-themed event set for Nov. 2, through Jan. 15, 2027, expected to draw 250,000 to 400,000 visitors. The Santa Monica City Council has approved a license agreement with Swiss Xmas Inc. to transform the […]
Co-Owner of Venice Originals Skate Shop Passes at 50
A large, fit man known for his welcoming presence and kind demeanor, Jones was remembered as a dedicated community figure. Aubrey Jones, known in the Venice community as Bobby Bliss and co-owner of the Venice […]
Bank-Owned Ocean-View Lot in Palisades Listed for $4.175M
0.52-acre property in Upper Riviera offers development potential with canyon and Pacific views A bank-owned ocean-view lot in the Upper...
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Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica tenant writes that the landlord destroyed asbestos ceilings without permits at a rent-controlled building.
I have rented a rent-controlled apartment at 1015 9th Street since 2014. In spring 2025, our owner told us in...
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