March 29, 2026
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Dealing With an Uncertain Future – Part 1

Following residents’ longstanding concerns regarding mansionization and neighborhood character, the city is reviewing development standards in the R-1 single-family areas, which incidentally represents about one-half of our city’s total area. This led me to a […]

Ridgecrest Quakes Remind Californians of Seismic Danger

LA responds to 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes. By Kai McNamee After earthquakes of 6.4 and 7.1 magnitudes struck Ridgecrest last week, Californians have been reminded of the impending “Big One,” a predicted 7.0-8.0 earthquake seismologists […]

Out and About: Mishe Mokwa Trail

In Out and About with Alice Ford, take a hike on the Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak, the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains, in this video made possible by University Foot & Ankle […]

Two SMMUSD Elementary Schools Get New Principals

Cynthia McGregory, Lila Daruty appointed to Franklin and Webster respectively By Staff Writer Students at two Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) middle schools, Franklin and Webster, will arrive on the first day of school […]

New Big Blue Bus Line Connects Downtown Santa Monica

Introducing Route 45 By Keldine Hull Santa Monica residents and visitors now have even more options to get around town. On July 1, Big Blue Bus (BBB) introduced Route 45, connecting tourist attractions in the […]

Santa Monica and ‘Big One’ Preparedness

All it took was 10-20 seconds for the 1994 Northridge earthquake to rattle Southern California in a way no earthquake had done before. Dozens of people lost their lives and thousands more were injured as the state reeled from a catastrophic event that cost billions in damages