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 […]
Mansion With $87 Million Pricetag and NFT Gallery to Go up for Auction
Bel Air’s Palazzo di Vista to go up for auction April 21 By Dolores Quintana Palazzo di Vista is an “architectural masterpiece located atop of a rare promontory in Bel Air.” that will be going […]
Santa Monica to Host Venice Family Clinic’s Art Walk & Auction Gallery
43rd annual Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction re-emerges with an art gallery and NFT auction April 15 – May 1 Venice Family Clinic has reimagined the Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction […]
Report Lists Santa Monica as One of California’s Least Safe Cities
Santa Monica ranked 224 in the list of 230 municipalities for violent crime rate By Dolores Quintana According to FBI crime statistics assembled and analyzed by Safewise, a website for safety consultation, Santa Monica is […]
Local Grocery Store Workers Vote to Authorize Strike at Ralphs, Albertsons and Other Stores
Union wants raises in wages, health and safety committees at the store level and to increase the base of hours for part time workers By Dolores Quintana Tens of thousands of grocery workers voted this […]
Longtime Santa Monica Breakfast Spot Closes Permanently
Bread & Porridge closes after over 25 years By Dolores Quintana Bread & Porridge has called it quits in Santa Monica. This popular breakfast spot formerly located at 2315 Wilshire has ceased business as reported […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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