The Santa Monica Beat News Show May 20: watch and learn about all the local news and happening. * Crime drop in Santa Monica?* 4-hour Council debate on Sycamore tree * A not-so-vacant lot to get developed? Show […]
Four-hour debate on Sycamore results in potential tree protection law By Sam Catanzaro Trees took center stage at Santa Monica Hall Tuesday, May 14, as councilmembers and stakeholders discussed the historical significance of two nearly […]
Santa Monica on track for first decrease in crime since 2013? By Sam Catanzaro The last year Santa Monica saw a reduction in crime was 2013 but if the first quarter of 2019 is any […]
By Staff Writer The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is asking the public’s assistance in locating additional victims who may have been targeted by Diana George and a male suspect believed to be Richard Ely. […]
Lengthy permitting process frustrating owners By Sam Catanzaro and Cailley Chella Businesses on Main Street in Santa Monica are facing more issues than just high rent. Over the past year, Santa Monica favorites such as […]
California Avenue sycamore to be designated City Landmark? By Sam Catanzaro A nearly 100-year-old tree will be the center of attention at tonight’s Santa Monica City Council meeting. The tree in question is a 97-year-old, […]
Bird One hits the streets as study released on dangers of e-scooters By Sam Catanzaro With four major scooter companies on the Westside, it is easy to forget that before Jump, before Lyft and before […]
Before I launch into a review of the staged version of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, a few words about this famous Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist, and philosopher who lived from 1821–1881. […]
California Court of Appeal grants the City of Santa Monica’s request for an expedited briefing and argument schedule By Sam Catanzaro On May 6, 2019, the California Court of Appeal granted the City of Santa […]
Hearing aids in the 21st century with Dr. Melissa Alexander By Staff Writer Hearing aids have come leaps and bounds just within the last ten years. Advancements in technology have resulted in hearing aids of […]
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Detectives are continuing to search for two remaining suspects with additional arrests expected Two men were arrested and $50,000 worth...
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