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Author: Zach Armstrong


Chinese Retailer MINISO Opening Soon on Promenade

August 8, 2024

August 8, 2024

Founded in 2013 by Chinese entrepreneur Ye Guofu, MINISO prides itself in the affordability of its “trendy lifestyle products.” By...

Olivia Rodrigo Tour Bus Experience Coming to the Promenade

August 7, 2024

August 7, 2024

The Singer-Songwriter Is Currently Embarking on a World Tour That Includes a String of Los Angeles County Dates at the...

Invasive Plant Species Found in Temescal Gateway Park

August 7, 2024

August 7, 2024

The Invasive Plant Was Introduced to the U.S. As an Ornamental Vine in the Late 1800s By Zach Armstrong Recent photos...

Another Former City Worker Accuses Santa Monica of Wrongful Termination

August 5, 2024

August 5, 2024

Someone Named in the Suit for Alleged Wrongdoing … Filed Their Own Suit Against the City in February By Zach...

Bagel Shop Seen in ‘Seinfeld’ Set for West Coast Debut on L.A.’s Westside

July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024

The NY Bagel Shop Chain Is One of Several Promising Dining Spots Setting up Shop Along Montana Avenue By Zach...

After Delays, Grand Opening Set for Santa Monica’s New Barnes & Noble

July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024

Initial Reports Indicated That an Opening for the New Westside Bookshop Was Set for June or Early July By Zach...

Why Gov. Newsom’s Order May Worsen Santa Monica’s Homeless Crisis

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

There Could Be a Shift From the Freeway Into the City’s Streets and Sidewalks By Zach Armstrong Although a recent...

New 3rd Street Promenade Banner Depicts City Officials as “Mount Drugsmore”

July 23, 2024

July 23, 2024

As With the Previous Placard, David White Is the Primary Subject of Ridicule By Zach Armstrong The longstanding “Santa Methica...

48-Year-Old Costume Shop Set to Close

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

News Comes as the Store’s Legendary Owner Struggles With Pancreatic Cancer By Zach Armstrong After nearly half a century of...

Even After Improvements, Santa Monica Beach Still Ranks as L.A.’s Most Polluted

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

A New Report Cites “Continuous Urban Activities” in the Area That Exacerbate Pollution By Zach Armstrong Water quality concerns continue...