July 3, 2026
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Timber? Muir Woods Mural Future Uncertain

SMMUSD considering painting over Jane Golden mural at Olympic High School  By Keldine Hull  On October 17, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) board members are expected to discuss the potential removal of the Muir […]

Glitter is Bitter

The large repercussions that our environment faces from glitter. By Emma Tampanaru  Micro-sized, iridescent and capturing to the eye, glitter is all what it seems. A piece of aluminized plastic used to spruce up arts […]

Bobcat Killed by Car in Santa Monica Mountains

By Sam Catanzaro Another large cat in the Santa Monica mountains has died after being hit by a car, the second bobcat or mountain lion to fall victim to such a fate in September.  “We […]

Relieving Sciatic Nerve Pain with Shevi at Body Rythm

Specialized Master Trainer, Shevi Baruch helps patients using Gyrotonic to reduce pain and improve their lives For twelve years, following a surgical procedure, Beth was often unable to stand or walk without some discomfort or […]

SMa.r.t. Column: Downtown Deception

Three weeks ago the Planning Commission approved a 140 unit eight story skyscraper downtown which meets all the requirements of the Downtown Community Plan, but misses several significant City urban goals. This building at 601 […]

Taco Eating Championship Returns to SM Pier

Joey Chestnut to defend carnitas title  By Keldine Hull Holy guacamole! In honor of National Taco Day, the Pacific Park World Taco Eating-Championship returns to Santa Monica on Friday, October 4. The second annual event […]