Edify TV: Report Sheds Light on LA’s Housing Deficit
A new report estimates a deficit of nearly a half a million affordable housing units in LA County. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
Snap and Hulu Expanding Santa Monica Presence
Snapchat and Hulu, both based in Santa Monica, are expanding their footprints in the city. Learn more in this video made possible by Malibu Community Collective.
Police Arrest Suspect in Downtown Santa Monica Homicide
27-year-old Long Beach man arrested as homicide suspect By Sam Catanzaro A suspect has been booked for murder in connection to a downtown Santa Monica stabbing Monday night that left a man dead. According to […]
Two Suspects Arrested in Connection to Downtown Santa Monica Shooting
UPDATE: https://smmirror.com/2021/06/police-arrest-suspect-in-downtown-santa-monica-homicide/A man remains in custody for murder in connection to this incident, which was originally reported as a shooting but police have since announce it was a stabbing. Man wounded following Monday evening incident […]
Santa Monica Expected to Confirm Contract for New Interim City Manager
Former City Manager John Jalili expected assume interim post Friday By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica lawmakers are expected to approve a contract for a new Interim City Manager. On Tuesday evening, Santa Monica City Council […]
Free Lunches Provided to School Aged Children at Virginia Ave Park: Santa Monica Beat – June 21, 2021
Local news and culture in under 5 minutes. * Free Lunches Provided to School Aged Children at Virginia Ave Park * City Council Set to Approve $14M for Water Projects All this and more on […]
Gelson’s Selected as Anchor Grocer for West End Development
Gelson’s to occupy 36,000 square feet of space at West Edge By Sam Catanzaro Real estate firm Hines has announced that Gelson’s signed a long-term lease to become the retail anchor tenant at a 600-unit, […]
No Injuries Reported After Metro Train Collides With Vehicle in Santa Monica
A Metro E Line train collided with a car in Santa Monica Monday morning. According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), the crash occurred Monday around at the intersection of 11th Street and Colorado […]
SMa.r.t. Column: Does Increased Density Lead to Increased Affordability?
Much of recent debate in Santa Monica has centered around the idea that changing zoning in single-family zones would result in lower-priced housing units. Recent projects, however, suggest the actual situation may be more complex […]
Santa Monica Aligns Mask Orders with LA County
On June 15, Interim City Manager Lane Dilg signed the 37th supplement to align Santa Monica’s local emergency provisions with Los Angeles County and its Safer Return Together to Work and In The Community Health Officer Order as the State […]
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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