April 5, 2026
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SM.a.r.t: What’s Up?

    Let’s look at the future of our transportation and traffic woes and how they are to be addressed and resolved, especially in our little 8.4-square-mile beach town that the current administration, by continuing […]

Review: Discover the Magical Mister Rogers

    Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Rated PG-13, 94 Minutes, Released June 8  “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” is much more than a biographical documentary about an American icon. This study of Fred Rogers, whose television […]

Free Flying: Helmets Not Required

California lawmakers add scooter regulations.   The wearing of helmets while riding dockless scooters such as Birds and Limes may soon not be required. The California State Legislature is looking to regulate the issue with […]

SMPD Charges Suspect for 2016 Attempted Murder

A suspect has been charged in connection to an attempt murder in Santa Monica and three additional home invasion robberies in Southern California. The suspect is identified as Vacho Shahen, a 32 year-old male from […]

Challenge to Santa Monica Airport Consent Decree Dismissed

The United States District Court, Central District of California has dismissed in its entirety a case challenging the Consent Decree and Settlement Agreement between the City of Santa Monica and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), […]

Hatch Chile Season About to Start

Gelson’s is just one local venue preparing for Hatch Chile season; an event strongly celebrated across Santa Monica. Hatch Chile peppers are almost roasting, marking the beginning of the highly anticipated Hatch Chile seasonal celebration. […]

Let’s Read! Fine-Free Library Cards for Samo Youth

Starting July 2, Santa Monica Public Library stopped charging overdue fines to youth cardholders (0-18 years) when they return materials late. The Fine Free program will allow youth who are Santa Monica Public Library cardholders to have […]

New Perspectives: Capturing Santa Monica

Walking the streets of Santa Monica took on new light Monday, July 2, for photographer Ray Cook. The world traveler, international school teacher and artist captured angles that many residents miss as they go about […]