Film Review: Crime 101
FILM REVIEWCRIME 101Rated R139 MinutesReleased February 12th Based on a novella by Don Winslow published in 2021. Crime 101 is a modern-day noir crime caper that makes optimal use of its setting, the often chaotic […]
LA Bakery Walk strides through the Westside:13.1 Miles, five excellent bakeries
Community event pairs half-marathon route with stops at top local bakeries. More than 100 participants are expected to walk together through Santa Monica, Venice, and the Westside this weekend as part of the LA Bakery […]
Culver City Approves Affordable Housing Project to Replace Former Gun Store (Video)
Culver City approves project to replace former gun store. See the design in this video by @juliet.lemar
Sunshine and Semolina to hold Sunday Supper pop-up in Santa Monica
Sunday Supper at Petitgrain Boulangerie features Sicilian slices, smoked ribs, and dessert. Sunshine and Semolina will host a Sunday Supper pop-up in Santa Monica on Feb. 22, offering a limited to-go menu featuring pizza, smoked […]
Over 50 Chefs to Participate in DTLA Culinary Event Supporting No Kid Hungry Campaign
The event, called Night Out for No Kid Hungry, merges Taste of the Nation and the No Kid Hungry Dinner into a single evening featuring more than 50 chefs, restaurateurs and mixologists from across the […]
LA Private Equity Firm Backs Major Ice Industry Acquisition
Reddy Ice is owned by SCI Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that focuses on control investments in industrial companies. A Los Angeles-based private equity firm is behind a major consolidation in the […]
Take-Out Restaurant in the Works at Vacant 3rd Street Promenade Storefront
Public notices posted at 1403 Third Street signal incoming food tenant at former Wetzel’s Pretzels space in downtown Santa Monica. A new restaurant appears to be in the works for a long-vacant storefront on the […]
Santa Monica Place to host free Lunar New Year celebration with lion dances, wishing trees, and live performances
Year of the Horse festivities on Feb. 21 will feature cultural entertainment and family activities. Santa Monica Place will mark Lunar New Year with a public celebration later this month featuring traditional performances, cultural activities, […]
LA County Issues Rain Advisory for All Beaches Through Saturday Morning
People who enter the water near discharging outlets or areas with ponded runoff on the sand risk illness. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a rain advisory Tuesday urging people to avoid […]
Santa Monica-Malibu School Board to Vote on Cutting Teaching Positions
A petition opposing the elimination gathered more than 80 signatures within hours. Petition organizer Yaso Thiagarajah described the interventionists as a “critical bridge” for students needing extra reading support. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District […]
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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