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Opinion 15 hours ago

Curious City 2/13/26: THE BEST OF TIMES!

By CHARLES ANDREWS THESE ARE… THE BEST OF TIMES? Another typo, he meant the beast of times. Or, uh oh, Charles is on drugs again. Hallucinogens, it would seem. How can I even have that […]

Hard 16 hours ago

SMFD Adds Provider Unit to Cut ER Transports, Expand Coverage for 911 Calls

Under the model, the nurse practitioner and paramedic can conduct advanced clinical assessments, provide treatment and coordinate follow-up care The Santa Monica City Council has approved the expansion of the city’s Advanced Provider Unit program, […]

Dining February 12, 2026

Louma Bakery to open in Santa Monica with artisan breads and an inclusive employment mission

Nonprofit-owned bakery will feature sourdough, French pastries, and seasonal organic offerings. Louma Bakery is preparing to open in Santa Monica at 3223 Wilshire Blvd. with a concept that blends artisan baking and community-centered employment. A […]

News February 12, 2026

West L.A. VA Land Taken Back from Private Corporations for Veteran Use (Video)

VA land in West L.A. is being reclaimed after the VA ends “illegal” and “wasteful” land leases by private corporations. @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media

Dining February 12, 2026

Where to Dine for Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles: Prix-Fixe Dinners, Brunches and Festive Specials

From A.O.C.’s luxury menus and seafood-driven Valentine’s dinners at Crudo y Nudo to Galentine’s Tea at The Culver Hotel and limited-time desserts across LA. Crudo y Nudo offers a special Valentine’s Day tasting menu that […]

Dining February 12, 2026

Taiwanese Restaurant Joy Plans Second L.A. Location on Wilshire

The restaurant is known for its Taiwanese dishes inspired by street food and night markets in Taipei. A second Los Angeles location of the Taiwanese restaurant Joy is planned for 418 Wilshire Blvd., according to […]

Dining February 12, 2026

BagelFest Expands to Los Angeles With April Event

Programming is expected to include tastings, panel discussions, live demonstrations and judged competitions in categories. BagelFest, a New York-based food festival centered on bagels and bagel makers, is expanding to Los Angeles with a two-day […]

Dining February 12, 2026

Duke’s Malibu to Reopen This Month After Yearlong Closure

The restaurant has been closed since a mudslide inundated the property with mud and debris, halting operations just weeks after it survived the Fire. Duke’s Malibu plans to fully reopen by the end of February […]

Dining February 11, 2026

Local Argentinian restaurateur behind key visual moment in Super Bowl Halftime Show

Fuegos LA co-owner Fede Laboureau served as production designer for the “la casita.” One of the biggest events of 2026 so far has more than one local connection. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was […]

Arts February 11, 2026

Noteworthy 2/11-18/26: “HONOUR” COMES TO THE AIRPORT

By Charles Andrews THE NEW RUSKIN GROUP THEATRE IS OPEN, AND IT’S GORGEOUS! I hope to see their opening production, “Honour,” very soon, and to give you the lowdown, but I can tell you, in […]