April 7, 2026
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Walk to Africa to Raise Funds for Medical Missions

By Tabitha Hogue On the morning of May 5, Santa Monicans will have the chance to make an epic trek: Lighthouse Medical Missions’ “Walk to Africa.” Of course, unless you can walk on water, it’s […]

Brock on Your Block: Heart of Nuba

Phil Brock sits down with his neighbor Ken Carlson to talk about an inspiring documentary he has made about his college football teammate Dr. Tom Catena. Catena is the sole doctor for a million people in the war-torn […]

NOMA Meeting, Thursday May 3

Neighborhood Group North of Montana Association (NOMA) will meet Thursday, May 3 at the Montana Branch Library. Topics up for discussion include:  Safe Routes For School Pedestrian Improvements and Park Planning for The Future. Guest speakers: […]

Latinidad at the Annenberg Community Beach House Gallery

A new art exhibition is adding to the ongoing dialogue about immigration and immigrant culture. Santa Monica Cultural Affairs presents Latinidad in Focus: Sin Fronteras, featuring artists Marilyn Montufar, Enio Hernandez and Vanessa Briones at the […]

Students Pen Anti-Gun Letter to Council

Dear Santa Monica City Council Member: We are a group of concerned high school students in Santa Monica, united by our strong belief that there is action to be taken to address violence perpetrated with […]

Westside Beat: Vexit

You’ve heard of CalExit but what about Vexit? Los Angeles may be on the verge of losing the coastal community of #Venice. Video made possible by Chuck Husting & Christina Jhun Hopkins Real Estate.

Preserving Santa Monica – Conservancy Awards Showcase History

In Santa Monica’s current climate of development and vertical expansion, preservation of the city’s more historic structures is alive and well. Santa Monica Conservancy announced their annual award winners this week with several standout buildings […]

Opinion: SM.a.r.t: The Wall (not music to our eyes)

The Fairmont Miramar Hotel has released its revised design concept, and, not unexpectedly, the local resident responses, per several local Facebook pages, has been one of great concern and rejection, eliciting what appears to be […]