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News August 19, 2020

Edify TV: Third Street Promenade Dinosaur Lawsuit

A Third Street Promenade property owner is suing the City of Santa Monica in a case that involves dinosaurs and rodents. Learn more in this video made possible by Hyperthermia Cancer Institute.

Crime August 17, 2020

Police Warn of Arrest Warrant Scam Active in Santa Monica

Sant Monica Police Department reporting multiple instances of phone scam Santa Monica police are advising the public to be aware of a scam active in the community involving victims being told there is a warrant […]

Dining August 13, 2020

Edify TV: Westside Fruit Stands

Despite a dining scene that is rapidly changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fruit stands on the Westside have remained a relatively unchanged operation. Learn more in this video made possible by Maser Condo Sales […]

News August 12, 2020

Santa Monica-Based Group Wins Historic Wastewater Recycling Suit

Court tells the state to analyze practice of dumping billions of gallons of wastewater into sea By Sam Catanzaro Every day Hyperion Water Treatment Plant discharges enough treated wastewater into the ocean to fill the […]

Dining August 12, 2020

Enterprise Fish Co. Vacating Santa Monica Space

Longtime Santa Monica seafood restaurant vacating Kinney Street space By Sam Catanzaro Enterprise Fish Co., a Santa Monica institution since 1979, is vacating its restaurant space. As reported by What Now Los Angeles, Enterprise Fish […]

News August 11, 2020

County Surpasses Somber Milestone of 5,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Hospitalizations continue to decline By Sam Catanzaro L.A. County reached a somber milestone Tuesday of over 5,000 COVID- 19 deaths. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 63 new deaths […]

News August 10, 2020

Affordable Housing Coming to Historic Japanese American Building?

Developer wants to add 50 units of housing to Nikkei Hall By Sam Catanzaro A historic building in Santa Monica with ties to the city’s Japanese community may soon include over 50 affordable housing units. […]

News August 7, 2020

Santa Monica Police Crack Down on Mask Violators

Police issue tickets on Montana Avenue By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica police have begun issuing citations to individuals not wearing masks. Last month the City of Santa Monica announced it would fine individuals not wearing […]

News August 7, 2020

Former Angels Employee Charged in Tyler Skagg’s Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

Former Angels Communications Director Eric Prescott Kay faces up to 20 years in prison By Sam Catanzaro An ex-employee of the Los Angeles Angels has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with […]

News August 6, 2020

Open Air Homes: Bringing High-End Rentals to LA

By Toi Creel In 2012 Brad Greiner, an independent filmmaker found himself in a financial pinch where he could no longer afford his home’s mortgage. He looked for a quick way to use his house […]