SMa.r.t. Column: To a Better Housing Element
Your City is busy rewriting much of its zoning code to implement our new Housing Element as demanded by the State of California. That laborious rewrite has been going on for months because every line […]
Two Industry Titans Invest $30M in Lavish Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica Homes
David Bonderman and Christa Campbell recently acquired two lavish homes By Dolores Quintana Private equity tycoon David Bonderman and his partner producer Christa Campbell have purchased two new properties, one of them being a brand […]
Four-Year-Old Mountain Lion P-81 Found Dead on PCH
P-81 found on Pacific Coast Highway near Las Posas Road On Sunday, January 22, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) sadly confirmed the death of P-81, a four-year-old mountain lion. The animal’s body […]
Rep. Lieu Secures $2.5 Million for Local Projects in Santa Monica
Funding will go towards Santa Monica Behavioral Health Center and Ready to Succeed Scholarship program By Sam Catanzaro Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) has secured $2.5 million in federal funding for two community […]
Steve Marcy, Beloved Lincoln Middle School Teacher and Scoutmaster, Passes Away at 77
Longtime Lincoln math teacher passes away Steve Marcy, beloved Lincoln Middle School teacher and Scoutmaster of Santa Monica Boy Scout Troop 2, passed away last week at the age of 77. Steve’s impact on his […]
California Referendum Postpones Controversial Fast Recovery Act That Would Increase Hourly Wages for Fast-Food Workers to $22
AB 257 would create a board of 11 appointees to negotiate on behalf of fast food workers in California Last month, the California Secretary of State’s office certified a referendum to postpone Assembly Bill 257. […]
Highly-Anticipated Downtown Santa Monica Restaurant Close to Opening
Bar Monette close to opening at 109 Santa Monica Boulevard By Dolores Quintana Bar Monette is almost ready to open in Santa Monica at 109 Santa Monica Blvd. The Neopolitan pizza and tapas restaurant from […]
4 Finance Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids
There are many lessons parents teach their kids while growing up. They start by helping their little ones learn how to walk. Then they ease them into talking and communicating with the people around them. […]
SMC Receives Grant to Expand Access to Critical Support Services for Foster Youth
New NextUp program will provide academic & comprehensive support, plus direct financial aid to foster youth enrolled at SMC Santa Monica College (SMC) has been awarded a $942,225 grant from California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office […]
Find Inspiration in Moses Sparks’ Latest Collection of Tree Portraits in the Santa Monica Mountains
The exhibition and sale run from February 1st – 26th at the King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center Internationally-acclaimed wildlife photographer, Moses Sparks, invites you to his latest exhibition of tree portraits in the Santa Monica […]
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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