For the past two years, Upper West has been creating a name for itself as a hangout for locals seeking fresh, creative cuisine in the City’s southeastern corner at 3321 Pico Boulevard. Executive chef Nick […]

Derek Luke’s life reads like a lovely and sometimes not so lovely fairy tale. Born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, his early years were less than idyllic. Abandoned by his father when he […]

The long-enduring melodies of Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff will fill the salty Pacific air tonight, Sept. 12. In Twilight Concert Series’ fashion, the community will come together for a grand finale – sure to entice […]

Heal the Bay has named veteran environmental leader Ruskin Hartley as its new chief executive officer, essentially taking the top leadership role that Mark Gold held for many years before he stepped down in January. […]

A specialized motorcycle safety enforcement operation will be held in Santa Monica this Saturday. The Santa Monica Police Department will conduct the operation in an effort to reduce the number of deaths and injuries involving […]

With the Expo Line slowly taking shape across Santa Monica and the Downtown Specific Plan being crafted by City staff, planning commissioners will be looking at a major component of the Bergamot Area Plan tonight. […]

The Santa Monica Public Library celebrates the seventh annual Green Prize for Sustainable Literature at the special event this Thursday. Titled “An Evening with Frances Moore Lappé: Celebrating Sustainable Literature and Food,” the event will […]