SMa.r.t. Column: Reframing the Murals
Last year the City Council started a process to reframe the murals in City Hall. Many people do not even know these WPA murals exist because perhaps they have never been to City Hall or […]
Rare Double Lot Santa Monica Estate Hits the Market for $16.995 Million
Double lot property on coveted street North of Montana avenue offers expansive living space, park-like grounds, and prime location A stunning estate nestled on a highly sought-after street north of Montana Avenue in Santa Monica […]
Search Underway for Carjacking and Shooting Suspects Near Santa Monica Beach
Police seek two men wanted in connection to Tuesday night incident The search is on for two male suspects who are currently on the run after a carjacking and shooting incident occurred just a short […]
Two Victims Robbed at Knifepoint on Santa Monica Pier, Four Suspects in Custody
Arrest made in Tongva Park Tuesday night By Sam Catanzaro Two victims were robbed at knifepoint while they were on the Santa Monica Pier this week. The incident took place around 11 p.m. on April […]
Controversial Motion to Address Overcrowded Jails in Los Angeles County Pulled Amid Backlash
Solis-Horvath motion includes proposals for electronic monitoring, zero-bail system, and legislative changes to address overcrowded jails By Sam Catanzaro A proposal to declare a humanitarian crisis in Los Angeles County’s overcrowded jails and begin efforts […]
Santa Monica’s Right To Return Pilot Program Approves 11 Families for Below-Market Housing
Program gives priority to displaced residents of color By Dolores Quintana The City of Santa Monica’s pilot program Right To Return is an amendment to the Affordable Housing Production Program and Housing Trust Fund which […]
Column: New Cars All Electric by 2035? Maybe Not
By Tom Elias California government bureaucrats call it the “Advanced Clean Car II Rule,” last August’s update to the state’s prior edict mandating that all new cars sold here be all-electric or plug-in hybrids by […]
New Wood-Fired Seafood Restaurant Isla Now Open on Santa Monica’s Main Street
Crudo e Nudo creators, Chef Brian Bornemann and Designer Leena Culhane, bring their Mediterranean-inspired dishes to Isla Isla, the new wood-fired, seafood-focused restaurant created by chef Brian Bornemann and designer Leena Culhane, opened on Santa […]
Spring Dine LA Event to Showcase New Restaurants Alongside Classics
Spring event returns April 28 to May 12 showcasing a diverse range of cuisines from 55 neighborhoods Los Angeles Tourism has announced the launch of the 15th Anniversary year of Dine LA. The event will […]
Santa Monica and Venice Sister Restaurants Collaborate to Create Pop-Up Dining Experience
The Tasting Kitchen and Ghisallo join forces to offer a fine dining meets wood-fired pizza experience Venice and Santa Monica’s sister restaurant concepts, The Tasting Kitchen and Ghisallo, have teamed up to create a unique […]
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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