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Cinema Italian Style Returns to Santa Monica

November 3, 2018

November 3, 2018

Bringing the best of contemporary Italian filmmaking to the Westside. By Sam Catanzaro Westsiders know that Santa Monica is a...

Yes on TL: Santa Monica Mirror Voter Guide

November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018

Midterm elections are around the corner, and while it is easy to get wrapped up following the races for the...

BREAKING: Uber Driver Attempts to Kidnap Passengers in Santa Monica

November 1, 2018

November 1, 2018

Suspect leads officers on a chase with passengers in the car Wednesday night.  By Sam Catanzaro  Kaled Elasyedsa Ali, a 35-year...

SMC Women’s Soccer Loses First Game in Six Weeks

November 1, 2018

November 1, 2018

Corsairs drop 4-3 game to LA Valley College.  By Chad Winthrop The Santa Monica College Corsairs women soccer team is...

Man Assaults Firefighter, Swims For Hours to Evade Arrest

October 30, 2018

October 30, 2018

45-year-old man assaults off duty Santa Monica Fire Department captain By Sam Catanzaro Jonathan David Krawitz, a 45-year old man, is...

Local Jewish Leaders Lead Vigil in Wake of Pittsburg Synagogue Shooting

October 29, 2018

October 29, 2018

Lawmakers, Jewish leaders mourn death of 11 worshippers. By Sam Catanzaro  In the wake of the mass shooting at a...

Sorting Through the 11 CA Ballot Initiatives

October 27, 2018

October 27, 2018

By Sam Catanzaro Election day is approaching and while it is easy to get distracted by who and what will...

Four Westside Eateries to Get Your Grease On

October 25, 2018

October 25, 2018

By Kerry Slater Finding a spot to grab a healthy bite to eat in Santa Monica is easy, with ample...

Six More Victims Come Forward Against City Employee Arrested on Child Molestation

October 25, 2018

October 25, 2018

Outside counsel hired to investigate cover-up allegations. By Sam Catanzaro Eric Wess Uller, a City of Santa Monica Employee, has...

Beloved West L.A. Courthouse Skate Plaza In Jeopardy

October 24, 2018

October 24, 2018

Sale of property may bring an end to famed skate park. Sam Catanzaro Skating and courthouses do not usually go...