January 22, 2026
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It’s Electrifying! Charging Stations Are Go

Santa Monica City Council adopted an Electric Vehicle Action Plan Tues. Nov. 14 which will triple the number of public charging stations in Santa Monica within three years. The plan focuses on expanding charging opportunities […]

An Art Collector’s Perspective

By Libby Lancaster   Longtime Santa Monica resident and photographer Michael Grecco knows a bit about art collecting. Being a photographer, Grecco said he focuses on photographic works because he knows that area of the […]

Harrison Love Exhibits at Santa Monica’s Upper West

By Patty Tedesco Artist Harrison Love finds inspiration everywhere. He grew up traveling around the world frequenting local galleries. “Santa Monica has an abundance of talent,” said Love, who will be exhibiting his work in […]

Westside Beat: Ice @ Santa Monica

Chella is on location in Santa Monica, California during the grand opening of Ice in Santa Monica. Now in its 11th year this Winter Wonderland is open until January 15th.

Ask Rusty – Survivors Benefit vs. Retirement Benefit

Dear Rusty:  I am a 58-year-old widow, born in 1958.  My husband, born in 1953, was collecting Social Security Disability benefits when he died, worked throughout his lifetime and had earned enough credits to be eligible […]

How About Incentives in Bullet Train Contracts?

By Tom Elias Reports rise almost weekly about missed construction deadlines and other time problems for California’s embattled bullet train project, which hopes to see passengers move between Los Angeles and San Francisco in well […]

Holiday Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Monica

By Constance Farrell This week is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Santa Monica is home to many nonprofit organizations that work year-round to provide food and services to our most vulnerable residents. As we head into […]