Phil delves into the history of Santa Monica Pier as he attends the 7th Annual Santa Monica Paddleboard Race and Ocean Festival. He talks with Jim Harris, Deputy Director and Historian for Santa Monica Pier, and meets Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman, the real "Gidget", whose father wrote a book which made her a legend of local surf culture.
Bill creates appointed Education Commissioner to run state Department of Education and expands elected superintendent’s authority across K-12 and higher education. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation overhauling California’s fragmented K-12 education governance system, creating […]
The festival will allow guests to explore the California Science Center while sampling brews. More than 50 breweries and 150 beers will be available for sampling during the 2026 Los Angeles Brewsology festival at the […]
Participants can discover stories behind iconic buildings, famous figures and Santa Monica’s evolving neighborhoods. The Santa Monica Conservancy is offering two guided walking tours in July that explore the city’s architectural heritage, cultural history and […]
Petitgrain Boulangerie lines up a delicious slate of local guest chefs for the rest of July. Acclaimed Westside bakery Petitgrain Boulangerie will host a rotating series of culinary pop-ups throughout the remainder of July, giving […]
Council expected to vote on nearly $16.3 million in tourism and downtown management budgets, along with a new agreement to expand community events at a city parking lot. The Santa Monica City Council will consider […]
From a full English breakfast to fermented black cod to secret World Cup Day specials, here are the top limited-edition menus hitting local restaurants. At Chainsaw, in the Melrose Hill neighborhood at 5022 Melrose Avenue, in […]
Choi’s practice focuses on restoring a sense of life and relationality to objects amid feelings of alienation shaped by technology,...
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