By CHARLES ANDREWS R.I.P. JIMMY CLIFF I landed in L.A. from New Mexico, 11-year-old son Chris in tow, August 1980, a rocknroll-blues-country-classical-jazz full blown reggae fan (short for “fanatic”), eager to launch my career as […]
Agency officials said the changes were driven by rider complaints, operator input and performance data Nearly a year after the Palisades Fire forced major bus detours, Los Angeles Metro will fully restore pre-fire service on […]
Sykes, a celebrated bass-baritone, performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center A Grammy-nominated opera singer was fatally stabbed in his Santa Monica home Monday night by his […]
The celebration marks 150 years since the original town of Santa Monica was mapped and its first land parcels sold on July 14, 1875 Santa Monica will close out its yearlong 150th anniversary celebration with […]
The overall winner receives a $250,000 college scholarship, their teacher gets $50,000, and their school is awarded a $100,000 state-of-the-art science lab A 17-year-old student from Pacific Palisades whose high school was temporarily closed this […]
After decades of playing on the boardwalk, longtime performer Nathan Pino says losing his instrument would mean losing his livelihood. City Seizes Piano from Venice Beach’s ‘Piano Man’.After decades of playing on the boardwalk, longtime […]
City Officials Say the Simplified Three-Tier System Will Lower Long-Stay Costs, Modernize Downtown Parking Santa Monica will debut a revamped public parking rate structure on January 12, 2026, shifting to a streamlined system designed to […]
Historic Club Continues to Fund Scholarships and Support Local Families Generations of community-building by the Philomathean Charity Literary and Art Club will be honored Tuesday with a public plaque unveiling and celebration in Santa Monica. […]
The sleek building is finally open, but it’s the sky-high price tags that have people talking. Rents at New Santa Monica Complex Raise Eyebrows.The sleek building is finally open, but it’s the sky-high price tags […]
The main residence, roughly 7,000 square feet, features a theater, media room, wine cellar and space for staff A hilltop estate on Spoleto Drive has become the most expensive home currently for sale in Pacific […]
The holiday season is fast approaching. To make your holidays more sustainable, Urban Jungle, an indoor and tropical plants nursery...
Read moreBy Mayor Pro Tempore Caroline Torosis I entered public service because I love Santa Monica. I believe in its people,...
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