A Sneak Peek Into Crossroads School’s New Performing Arts Center (Video)
The Project—projected to be completed this year— is set to include a 630-seat auditorium, recital hall, music mixing classrooms and courtyard
Big Blue Bus’ MODE Program Reaches Ridership Milestone, Expands Service Hours
Officials attributed the increase to expanded outreach efforts, including educational workshops, on-site application assistance and wellness events Big Blue Bus’s Mobility On-Demand Every Day program reached a post-pandemic ridership milestone last fall and is expanding […]
Palisades High School Sets Return Date to Campus, Community Welcome Planned
The school is encouraging families, alumni and neighbors to gather along Temescal Canyon Road to cheer as students and staff arrive Palisades Charter High School will return to its home campus on Tuesday, Jan. 27, […]
Malibu to Host ‘Monte Carlo’ Themed Senior Luncheon
The luncheon is part of a monthly series with themed events The city of Malibu will host a “Monte Carlo”-themed senior luncheon Jan. 22 for residents 55 and older. The event runs from noon to […]
James Beard Awards releases 2026 restaurant and chef semifinalists
The list marks the next step toward June’s national culinary awards ceremony. Recognition for the nation’s top chefs and restaurants is moving into its next phase as the James Beard Foundation releases its list of […]
Makenna Koffee Set to Open on Wilshire Boulevard
The menu features specialty lattes such as Maui Latte, Cookie Butter Latte, Sandy Blonde and Hawaiian Honey A new Makenna Koffee location appears to be preparing to open at 2423 Wilshire Blvd., based on recent […]
El Segundo company warns of possible botulism risk in canned tuna sent to stores
Consumers advised to discard potentially contaminated tuna. Consumers are being urged to check their pantries after Tri-Union Seafoods said certain canned tuna products linked to an earlier recall were mistakenly distributed to stores. The company […]
Noteworthy1/21-28: A CITY OF THE ARTS
By CHARLES ANDREWS I have been mocked for using that “title” to describe Santa Monica. It is partly aspirational, in our being known that way (blame our troglodytic City functionaries for more often getting in […]
Venice Family Clinic Ends 2025 Facing Rising Demand, Funding Uncertainty
Looking ahead to 2026, the clinic plans to launch a community-based doula job training program Venice Family Clinic, a nonprofit community health provider serving low-income patients across Los Angeles County, spent 2025 responding to increased […]
City of Malibu completes major signal upgrade along Pacific Coast Highway
Synchronized traffic lights now allow real-time adjustments across a key stretch of PCH Traffic conditions along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu are expected to improve following the completion of a major signal synchronization effort spanning […]
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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