Column: NIMBYs Getting a Bad Rap
By Tom Elias Rarely has a major group of Californians suffered a less deserved rash of insults and attacks than the myriad homeowners often described as “NIMBYs” – an acronym for folks who may favor […]
Work Begins on $900 Million LAX Metro Station
Project expected to be completed by 2024 By Dolores Quintana Work is finally beginning on the $900 million Metro project to connect the Crenshaw/LAX and C municipal rail lines to LAX as reported by Urbanize […]
Workers Stage Walkout at Activision Santa Monica as Vaccine Mandate Is Lifted
Santa Monica-basesd company rescinds vaccine mandate on April 4 By Dolores Quintana Over 100 Activision Blizzard employees staged a walkout over the company’s decision to end its vaccine mandate at their Santa Monica headquarters, as […]
Column: Tackling Childcare Costs
Finding affordable, quality childcare is essential for many working parents. The current shortage of care options is helping drive up costs for parents across the nation. If you know you will be needing childcare coverage […]
Skirball Cultural Center Announces the Opening of “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli
April 14–September 4 exhibition offers tasty bite into American Jewish immigration history and culture The Skirball Cultural Center presents “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli, an exhibition that explores how American Jews imported […]
Dim Sum Restaurant Coming to Santa Monica
Lotus Dim Sum Dumpling House moving into former P.F. Chang’s space By Dolores Quintana People were surprised when the P.F. Chang’s restaurant closed suddenly in Santa Monica and no one had any idea if a […]
Art and Light Installation Comes to Montana Avenue
Last week, a new art and light installation was launched in Santa Monica, spanning ten blocks of Montana Avenue. Each block features a Ficus tree that has been transformed into an illuminated work of art […]
Santa Monica Mayor Proposes Measure That Would Increase Taxes on Expensive Real Estate Sales
Measure would apply to sales over $8 million By Dolores Quintana Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich has proposed a new tax on real estate sales of over $8 million at $53 dollars per $1,000 dollars […]
The Most Expensive Real Estate Listing in Santa Monica Is a Spanish Estate From 1924
Nearly century-old property hits market By Dolores Quintana An elegant estate from nearly 100 years ago is the most expensive real estate property on the market in Santa Monica as reported by Patch.com. The mansion […]
Five-Story Mixed-Use Development Seeks Approval in Downtown Santa Monica
Developer proposes 60 units and retail at 4th Street and Colorado Avenue By Dolores Quintana Worthe Real Estate Group has submitted an application to the City of Santa Monica for approval of a five story […]
Urban Jungle: Deck The Halls This Holiday Season With Plants
The holiday season is fast approaching. To make your holidays more sustainable, Urban Jungle, an indoor and tropical plants nursery...
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Santa Monica Is Stronger Than Anonymous Attacks
By Mayor Pro Tempore Caroline Torosis I entered public service because I love Santa Monica. I believe in its people,...
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