June 19, 2026
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Alert: Police Blotter:

Shots on Pico This is not the name of a new bar in town. Sunday, July 23, 9:42pm – 2100 block of Pico Blvd. – An officer on patrol as part of what the Police […]

Formerly Homeless Women Get Beauty Makeovers:

Chrysalis clients who recently went from being homeless to the working world were treated to a day of luxury at Santa Monica’s Hedonism Salon and Day Spa. Chrysalis is devoted to teaching homeless and economically […]

New Superintendent Describes Initial Agenda:

“You don’t go into a place and fix what’s not broken,” stated Dianne Talarico, the new Superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), after her unanimous appointment by the Board of Education. “I’m […]

Pot Initiative on Ballot:

After hearing from the community, Santa Monica’s City Council has decided to place an initiative on the November ballot that would make adult marijuana use the lowest priority for the police department. The Council had […]

Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare:

Hare Krishna Festival of the Chariots A local tradition for 30 years, the first Festival of the Chariots dates back about 5,000 years to Jagannatha Puri, India. The festival celebrates the return of Lord Krishna, […]

Explosion Shuts Power Downtown:

An explosion in an underground “vault” containing electric power equipment suddenly shut down electricity in downtown Santa Monica and left parts of the area without power for days. The Santa Monica Fire Department responded at […]

Officials Hear From Alternative Fuel Experts:

A panel of elected officials including State Senator Sheila Kuehl, State Assemblymember Fran Pavley, Assemblymembers Ted Lieu and Pedro Nava and Santa Monica City Councilmember Kevin McKeown held an informational hearing at SMC on “The […]

Calendar:

PLEASE DO NOT SEND attachments!! TEXT only.  Last Chance  Gustavo Perez: A Survey of Recent Work, through July 22, Frank Lloyd Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.264.3866.  The Martini Show, The Martini Glass as Art, through July […]

What’s Hot:

Freedy Johnston, July 21, 8pm A gifted songwriter who often crafts tales of characters whose lives have gone wrong yet don’t seem to realize it, Freedy Johnston has developed into one of the most talented […]

Bubba Gump Introduces Vegan Menu:

Former Santa Monica Mayor Michael Feinsteins enjoys healthy new Vegan menu with vegetarian guidebook author Cherise Leana Bangs at Bubba Gump Shrimp on the Santa Monica Pier.