The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has identified Gary Robert Mara as the 50-year-old Australian tourist struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Santa Monica on Tuesday evening. Mara, along with his wife […]

A slight sticky breeze and overcast sky couldn’t hamper the heat of Thursday night’s Twilight Concert Series. A faint smell of the sea, cilantro, rice, and beans filled the air. And hungry or not, people […]

The Santa Monica Police Department released an image today of the man suspected of stabbing a 19-year-old man in what appeared to be a random attack at a bus stop near the Third Street Promenade […]

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Santa Monica Mirror has you covered with local events, live music, theater, and art gallery listings in Santa Monica and the Westside including Malibu, Venice, Marina del […]

Santa Monica College chemistry professor Deborah H. Schwyter has been named the recipient of the Northrup Grumman/Marvin Elkin Chair of Excellence in Physical Sciences. As winner of the Chair of Excellence, Schwyter will receive $5,000 […]

The Big Blue Bus (BBB) will launch changes to select routes and schedules this Sunday, Aug. 26, which are designed to improve connectivity with the Culver City Expo Light Rail Line. Additional adjustments are also […]

The Santa Monica City Clerk’s Office has confirmed a 15th City Council candidate has officially qualified for the Santa Monica City Council ballot on Nov. 6. Civil/Environmental Engineer Armen Melkonians submitted his petition on Aug. […]

Businesses who would like to operate a vendor cart on the Santa Monica Pier have until Sept. 28 to submit a proposal to the City’s Office of Pier Management. There are up to nine locations […]

Santa Monica Music Center celebrates its 40th anniversary this Sunday with an open house event featuring live music performances from the owners, a free barbeque, mini lessons, giveaways, raffle prizes, and up to 60 percent […]