Edify TV: Westside Hot Chocolate Standouts
With both rain and National Hot Chocolate Day on the horizon, get cozy with these standout hot chocolates on the Westside. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock.
65-Year-Old Santa Monica Pastry Shop Closes
Westside Food Scene January 21, 2021 By Kerry Slater Santa Monica Pastry Shop Closes A beloved Santa Monica pastry shop has closed after 65 years of service. Last week we reported that Vienna Pastry, located […]
Food Review: A Darn Good but Pricey Burger
Smash burgers done right at Tripp Burgers By Kerry Slater Surrounded by a collection of strip malls, a Westside pop-up stand serves up a damn good but pricey burger. If you’re looking for a gourmet […]
Brian Dennehy Stars In The Tender DRIVEWAYS – His Final Film
What makes DRIVEWAYS particularly poignant is that it was Brian Dennehy’s last film before he died and his cinematic presence will be sorely missed. Written by Hannah and Paul Thureen, and superbly directed by Andrew […]
Edify TV: The Westside’s Best Pies
Here are some of the best pies on the Westside ahead of National Pie Day on January 23. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock.
65-Year-Old Santa Monica Bakery on Verge of Shutting Down
Westside Food Scene January 14, 2021 By Kerry Slater 65-Year-Old Santa Monica Bakery on Verge of Shutting Down A beloved 65-year-old Santa Monica bakery is on the brink of shutting down. Vienna Pastry (1215 Wilshire […]
Food Review: The Westside’s Insanely Delicious Tijuana Tacos
Tacos 1986 in Westwood Village stands out amid a crowded taco scene By Kerry Slater In a city filled with world-class Mexican food, it is difficult for a taco spot to stand out. A Tijuana […]
Edify TV: Westside Gets New Cold-Pressed Juicery
A new pressed-juicery has opened up on the Westside helping with New Year’s healthy eating resolutions. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
Court Ruling Indicates When Outdoor Dining May Return
Appeals court upholds LA County’s outdoor dining ban By Sam Catanzaro A recent court ruling upholding Los Angeles County’s outdoor dining ban gives some indication when local restaurants may be able to resume al fresco […]
John Patrick Shanley’s “Wild Mountain Thyme” – An Irish “Moonstruck”
Once upon a time, in Ireland’s bucolic countryside, there lived a farm girl named Rosemary Muldoon (Emily Blunt) who was in love with her next door neighbor, Anthony Reilly (Jamie Dornan,) since she was ten […]
Horvath Terminates Controversial Ocean Avenue Housing Projects, Orders Search for Alternative Sites
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Two Arrested, $50K in Stolen Copper Wire Recovered After Mission Hills Theft
Detectives are continuing to search for two remaining suspects with additional arrests expected Two men were arrested and $50,000 worth...
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