SMa.r.t. Column: Remembering our Past for our Future
When I read that Madame Wu passed away after so many years, it sparked a bit of nostalgia in me. There were many original and iconic businesses in past times, some of which are still […]
Nearly 4,000 Units Coming to Santa Monica as City’s Housing Element Falls Out of Compliance
Update: on Friday, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the City of Santa Monica’s 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for Santa Monica’s eight-year housing strategy. HCD’s certification comes after the […]
Santa Monica’s Iconic The Georgian Hotel Set for Re-Launch
Project to be complete in January 2023 Developers have released plans for the re-launch of Santa Monica’s iconic hotel, The Georgian, unveiling in January 2023. BLVD Hospitality, in partnership with ESI Ventures revealed their plans […]
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Appoints New Board Members
Organization also announces Executive Committee Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) recently announced the appointment of its two newest board members: Karen Ginsberg and Kera Blades-Snell. The appointment was announced on September 21 by SMTT, […]
President Biden Visits Future Purple Line Station at West Los Angele VA, Veterans Voice Opposition
During President Biden’s visit to the L.A Purple Line Expansion project Veterans voice concerns over transportation being valued over housing..Video sponsored by Ryan Woodward.
Former Angels Communications Director Eric Kay Sentenced to 22 Years in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case
October sentencing comes over three years after 2019 overdose in Southlake, Texas Former Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Kay was sentenced this week to 22 years in federal prison in connection with the 2019 overdose […]
Mayor Sue Himmelrich Greets President Biden at Santa Monica Airport
President’s two day trip included Brentwood fundraiser and speech at VA By Sam Catanzaro President Joe Biden was in the area Wednesday and Thursday, landing at Santa Monica Airport where he was greeted by Mayor […]
Governor Signs Santa Monica-Sponsored Bill That Would Allow Cities to Required All Gender Public Restrooms
SB 1194 allows local governments to require that public restrooms be designed as all gender multi-stall restrooms By Sam Catanzaro Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law Senate Bill 1194. The bill–sponsored by the City […]
Fallout Continues in LA City Council Scandal as Former Council President Nury Martinez Resigns
Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon still in office as of Thursday afternoon By Dolores Quintana Condemnations against the racist statements made by former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez, City Councilmembers Gil Cedillo […]
Simply Grilled… Exceptional Ingredients. Passionately Prepared.
New menu at Shutters on the Beach’s 1 Pico Executive Chef Sean Runyon at 1 Pico Restaurant at Shutters on the Beach, welcomes his new menu concept just in time for all your holiday entertaining […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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