A Perfect Mother’s Day on the Westside: Ideas to Celebrate and Impress (Video)
Mother’s Day ideas on the Westside.
Interview: Chef Raphael Lunetta Marks Ten Years of His Namesake Santa Monica Restaurant
On his 59th birthday, the local icon discusses the purpose behind his career and the reality of running a small business today. By Dolores Quintana We interviewed Chef Raphael Lunetta for the tenth anniversary of […]
The Mother’s Day dining guide: 12 unforgettable ways to celebrate mom in Los Angeles
From unhurried Italian “long tables” and upscale “Bloom Bar” brunches to decadent Spanish feasts and whimsical afternoon teas, find the perfect destination to honor Mom this year. Mother’s Day is on the way and we […]
Circle Bar to Reopen on Main Street After Nearly Two-Year Closure
Originally established in 1949, the bar attracted a wide-ranging clientele that included figures such as Jim Morrison and Truman Capote A long-shuttered nightlife venue on Main Street is set to reopen next month, marking the […]
Chamberlain Coffee Pays Homage to Italy with New Venice Beach Cafe
Social media entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain expands her brand with a larger Abbot Kinney location featuring tiramisu lattes, olive oil coffee and design inspired by her home By Zach Armstrong Chamberlain Coffee, the popular coffee brand […]
Santa Monica Parents Demand Transparency in SMMUSD Music Program Changes
Parents argue a new district plan will strip fourth graders of instrumental opportunities and create “significant inequities.” A growing coalition of parents within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) is calling for a halt […]
Major Retailer to Leave Third Street Promenade for Marina del Rey
There will be no clearance sales or special discounts leading up to the closure because inventory will be at the new store. The Anthropologie store on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica is set […]
Longtime Palisades Martial Arts Studio of 40 Years Finds New Home
The dojo was founded by Gerry Blanck, a former professional kickboxing champion who lost both his dojo and his home in the blaze but resumed teaching shortly afterward in a temporary Santa Monica location. A […]
Where great minds grow at The Willows Community School (Video)
The Willows, a DK-8 co-educational school, enrolls 470 students from 51+ zip codes annually. As a balanced, progressive educational leader, experiential learning, technology, and arts are integrated into cutting-edge curriculum. We believe each child brings our community […]
IKEA Culver City announces opening dates in the historic Helms Design District
Gift cards and limited edition swag: IKEA Culver City details two-part launch. IKEA comes to the Westside with the debut of a new 38,000-square-foot IKEA store in the Helms Design District, beginning with a ribbon-cutting […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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