SMa.r.t. Column: History Repeats Itself
Santa Monicans today understand there is a titanic struggle going on for the heart and soul of their City. And it’s not the first time this has happened. The battle manifests itself in infinite ways […]
State Funds Two Additional Sustainable Housing Proposals in Santa Monica
Proposals are designed to help with affordability and sustainability By Toi Creel California is paving the way for environmentally-friendly housing in Santa Monica. On April 1, two proposals that intended to promote sustainable housing were […]
Opinion: Critical Time Regarding Malibu Unification Efforts
By Dr. Ben Drati, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Members, I am writing this letter to explain the status of unification efforts from my perspective as superintendent of […]
Santa Monica City Council Rejects Proposed Ban of Certain Items at Protests
Lawmakers vote down item 4-3 at meeting this week By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica lawmakers rejected a motion this week that would have banned certain items from protests and public demonstrations. On Tuesday April 13, […]
Edify TV: LAFD Announces Likely Cause of Ballona Wetlands Fire
The LAFD has revealed the cause of a March fire that destroyed five acres of the Ballona Wetlands. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
Shake Shack Set to Open in Santa Monica
NYC-based burger chain to open at Wilshire and 5th this weekend By Kerry Slater East Coast burger joint Shake Shack is set to open a restaurant in Santa Monica in the coming days. As reported […]
Restaurant Spotlight: Piccolo Bringing Fine Italian Dining to Santa Monica and Venice
Latest restaurant from Chef Antonio Mure with two locations on Westside By Timothy Michael An esteemed chef with deep ties to the Westside has opened an Italian restaurant called Piccolo with two locations in Santa […]
Food Review: Griddle Cake Perfection Arrives in Santa Monica
Breakfast by Salt’s Cure lands on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica By Kerry Slater A new breakfast spot on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica serves up griddle cakes that even a self-professed pancake-hater can’t help […]
Edify TV: Venice Handball Courts Encampment Cleared
Sanitation crews Thursday cleared a homeless encampment at the Venice Beach handball courts. Learn more in this video made possible by Hyperthermia Cancer Institute.
ArcLight Cinema Santa Monica Closing
Pacific Theatres will not reopen locations across country due to pandemic By Sam Catanzaro The 12-screen ArcLight Cinema complex in Santa Monica will not reopen to moviegoers, the theater’s parent company announced this week. “After […]
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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