GOP: Cosmetic Change Is All We Need:
As the election neared last year and it became clear that Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney could not possibly win without more Latino support than he had so far earned, the national GOP made a […]
Reimagining The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium:
We sat on uncomfortable seats in Santa Monica’s beloved Civic Auditorium on Saturday. A full house was there for the Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra’s “A Farewell Tribute to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.” The all-Tchaikovsky […]
‘Disclose Act’ Is Year’s Most Important State Bill:
If there’s one dominant reason for the distrust many Californians feel for governments at all levels, it’s the sense that special interests regularly pour millions of dollars into federal, state and local election campaigns while […]
“Good Food Fridays” Begin At Santa Monica Place Tonight:
With the arrival of the warmer months, Santa Monica Place will today launch “Good Food Fridays” – a free, family affair event that will be held the last Friday of every month. The event, which […]
Free Family Fun At Santa Monica Festival This Saturday At Clover Park:
The 22nd annual Santa Monica Festival returns to Clover Park at 2600 Ocean Park Boulevard this Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm. The free event will showcase sustainable living and culture through an array […]
Art For Clare Fundraiser Returns Sunday To Bergamot Station:
This Sunday will see the return of the annual ART for CLARE fundraiser, which will offer patrons the chance to purchase art from highly regarded local artists, sample some of LA’s best cuisine, and bid […]
Free Activities, Surf Lessons Saturday In Santa Monica In Honor Of Nick Gabaldón:
A free day of activities and free surf lessons for all ages will be held this Saturday in Santa Monica to commemorate the life of Nick Gabaldón (1927 – 1951). Gabaldón was the first documented […]
What’s Hot: Santa Monica Museum Of Art’s Summer Opening Reception Tonight:
Santa Monica Museum of Art’s Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception — Friday, May 31 from 7-9 pm. — 2525 Michigan Ave. G1 (Bergamot Station), Santa Monica The Santa Monica Museum of Art presents three summer exhibitions […]
What’s Hot: Santa Monica Conservancy Tour This Sunday Afternoon:
Santa Monica Conservancy Tour — Sunday, June 2 from noon to 5 pm — Check-in location at 333 Civic Center Drive, South side of the Civic Center Parking Structure The Santa Monica Conservancy presents a […]
Santa Monica City Council Weighs In On Biennial Budget At Two-Day Study Session:
Reviewing a $1 billion budget is not easy. Yet such was the task at hand for the Santa Monica City Council, which spent 12 hours between Tuesday and Wednesday poring over budget proposals from every […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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