January 28, 2026
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Review: “Mission Impossible Fallout”

Light the fuse with Ethan Hunt in this action thriller.  By Whitney Scott Bain “Mission Impossible – Fallout”, the sixth film in the franchise is the best one yet!  Two years after destroying the Syndicate […]

Compensation Study Helps Guide City Staff

Santa Monica City Council approved a Compensation Philosophy for City of Santa Monica staff, Tuesday, July 24, during a regular City Council Meeting. According to the City, council implemented a key recommendation of the Moss […]

Brock on Your Block: Santa Monica Chorus

Brock interviews Laura Pallas, singer and Director of the Santa Monica Chorus at Reed Park. Chorus members, Jane Leonard, Bridgett Barrett, Martina Stone talk about the chorus, which was started in the 1940’s.

A Frolicking Good Time

The Annenberg Beach House Annual Community Picnic took place Thursday July 19 and saw families from throughout the region jump in sack races, make crafts and celebrate all that the beach has to offer. The […]

Catch and Release

Photos: @SantaMonicaPD Twitter. Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) began a concerted Bird and Lime catch “education and enforcement campaign on the beach bike path,” July 20. According to a tweet sent out on the day […]

Taking Tennis to Town

Move over volleyball, there’s a new beach sport on the sand. The latest sport to hit Santa Monica’s beaches is a combination of tradition, agility and speed. Beach Tennis has been popular in Europe for […]

Letter to the Editor: Prop 6

Hi there – recently, you published Tom Elias’ syndicated column about the gas tax repeal. I’m writing to request you to provide the Yes on Prop 6 campaign an opportunity to respond with our viewpoint […]

Bergamot’s Renaissance

Saturday, July 21, Bergamot was a flurry of sights and sounds as the third annual Summer Celebration brought together artists, art lovers, foodies, and Santa Monica residents. Organized by Diana McNeill, the event has grown […]

Picnicking on the Promenade

By Charles Trepany Teenagers laughing over a game of Apples to Apples. Parents showing their children how to toss a bean bag. Store employees enjoying their lunch break under a bright blue umbrella. Such are […]