Mardi Gras Parade Hits Venice Beach Boardwalk (Video)
The Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade dates to 1914, when Arthur Reese, a Louisiana native, introduced the celebrations to Venice.
Santa Monica City Council Explores Regional Partnerships for Homelessness Services
Santa Monica City Council looks outside city limits for homelessness services.
LA Department of Transportation hosts meetings on proposed Ohio Avenue redesign
Westside residents invited to weigh in on corridor safety and bike improvements. Protected bicycle lanes are being proposed along Ohio Avenue as part of a broader effort to enhance safety and mobility on the Westside, […]
Malibu to host wildfire recovery town hall with L.A. County assessor
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office to provide updates and guidance on tax matters. Malibu officials are partnering with the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office to host a town hall for residents affected by recent wildfires, […]
Black History Greens Festival Returns to Virginia Avenue Park This Weekend
The free community event is part of the city’s Black History Month celebration. The 2026 theme, “Boots on the Ground,” honors community and culture. The city of Santa Monica, in partnership with the Black Santa […]
Seven-Unit Venice Canals Complex Lists for $3.6M
Built in 1922, the building has been remodeled and offers approximately 4,008 square feet of rentable space. A seven-unit multifamily property in the Venice Canals neighborhood has been listed for $3,595,000, according to real estate […]
LAFD memo outlined plan to protect Mayor, and city leadership from Palisades Fire fallout
Memo details plan to manage blowback from Palisades Fire review. Internal documents obtained through public records requests, from the ABC7 On Your Side Investigates team and the Los Angeles Times, show that the Los Angeles […]
Judge issues dress code warning as Kanye West’s former Malibu estate case goes to trial
Construction worker seeks unpaid wages as judge issues courtroom decorum warning. Court proceedings are set to begin next week in Los Angeles in a lawsuit stemming from renovations at Kanye West’s former Malibu mansion, with […]
Santa Monica’s Inaugural International Jazz Festival to Feature Both Grammy Winners and SaMo High Students
Nine-day event across city venues will celebrate centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, culminating with concert at Tongva Park. Santa Monica will host its first international jazz festival this spring, a nine-day event scheduled […]
Torrance Art Museum to Host Ralph Steadman Retrospective, Launch ‘Gonzo Art Trail’
Interactive app-based art trail begins March 1 ahead of March 28 exhibition opening. A major retrospective celebrating the work of British illustrator Ralph Steadman will open March 28 at the Torrance Art Museum, accompanied by […]
What to Know About Santa Monica’s $3.5M ‘Restorative Justice Program’ (Video)
The City Council unanimously launched a $3.5 million Restorative Justice Program — one of the largest locally funded efforts of...
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Malibu Oceanfront Lot with Rebuild Potential Listed for $1.9M
Buyers can rebuild under Malibu’s Fast Track Rebuild Program, with potential for up to 3,433 square feet of livable space,...
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