December 29, 2025
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Trash Talk: Dumpers Take Joy Out of Beach Days

Morning walks by the shoreline on Santa Monica’s beaches have become far from pristine of late, with joggers dodging glass bottles, empty beer cans, and an increasing array of plastic trash.

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Let Us Gather for Music at the Pier:

A recent article in the Mirror highlighted the fact that it costs an estimated $50,000 a show to put on the free Summer Twilight Concert series at the Santa Monica Pier. In considering that overhead, the inevitable question arose: Is it worth it?

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Going Gummy for Sweet Sugar:

By Sam Skopp This past Saturday, Third Street Promenade sweets store It’sugar gave out a milkshake created in collaboration with New York burger and beer restaurant Black Tap to eager Santa Monica locals. Black Tap […]

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Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Santa Monica:

The Santa Monica Police Department is continuing its efforts for Motorcycle Safety Awareness. Officers will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation in an effort to lower deaths and injuries stemming from motorcycle collisions.

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Westside Unity Classic Car Show, Saturday Aug 20:

Pico Youth & Family Center in partnership with West Los the Documentary are hosting the first Westside Unity Classic Car Show in Santa Monica to raise funds for youth services and events that promote Chicano/Latino culture. The car show will be held on Saturday, August 20th from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Will Rogers Elementary School in Santa Monica.