Sam Catanzaro, Author at SM Mirror

News September 30, 2020

Edify TV: Westside Colleges to Remain Remote for Foreseeable Future

Westside college campuses, closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will likely remain closed for the foreseeable future. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock.

News September 30, 2020

BREAKING: Santa Monica City Council Approves Miramar Expansion

Project moves forward by 4-2 vote By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica City Council has approved plans that have been in the works for a decade to redevelop the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, despite opposition […]

News September 28, 2020

Lawsuit Filed Against Plaza Development

Slow-growth group says City is violating Surplus Land Act By Sam Catanzaro A slow-growth group has filed a lawsuit to halt the development of an 11-story, 240-room luxury hotel proposed on publicly-owned land in downtown […]

News September 25, 2020

Edify TV: Trident Center Redevelopment

The Westside’s Trident Center is getting a major overhaul and new name as part of a flurry of development in the Olympic corridor. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock.

News September 24, 2020

Miramar Project to go Before City Council Tuesday

Councilmember Gleam Davis asks City Attorney whether she should rescue self from vote By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica lawmakers will soon decide whether to approve or reject plans that have been in the works for […]

Education September 24, 2020

SMC to Be Online for Winter and Spring 2021

College cites lack of available vaccine By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica College (SMC) has announced it will be delivering classes primarily in an online environment for the Winter and Spring 2021 semesters because of the […]

Dining September 24, 2020

Local Breweries Say They Have Been Unfairly Shuttered as County Passes Grant Program

$10 million grant program approved by Board of Supervisors By Sam Catanzaro Will a $10 million grant program be enough to help LA County breweries who say they have been unfairly shut down amid the […]

Dining September 23, 2020

Santa Monica Loses Vegan Restaurant

Space housing Santa Monica vegan restaurant Viva Vegan up for lease By Sam Catanzaro A vegan restaurant in Santa Monica appears to have closed for good, with its former space on the market for over […]

News September 22, 2020

Will Los Angeles County See Another Spike in COVID-19 Cases?

County health officials keeping close eye on data this week By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles County health officials are monitoring COVID-19 data this week to see whether Labor Day gatherings cause a surge in cases, […]

News September 19, 2020

4.6 Quake Felt in Santa Monica

4.6 magnitude quake recorded Friday night By Sam Catanzaro A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck the San Gabriel Valley Friday sending shock waves to Santa Monica. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake […]