The 70-year-old West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce has been fostering business relationships and community appreciation through referral, advocacy, and education. The chamber represents 20,000 businesses and 200,000 households on the Westside, with borders surrounding […]

It was one of those rare events that will create memories for a lifetime. A sold out crowd of more than 2,000 guests – including local families and children – and many of television and […]

City of Santa Monica temporary lane closures and delays are possible during daytime hours today through Friday, Oct. 9 in the following locations: • 5th St. between Olympic Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd. • Arizona Ave. […]

From today through Thursday, Oct. 15, the Santa Monica Main Public Library as well as each branch library will be collecting used Halloween Costumes for the City’s Annual Costume Swap.  The Costume Swap is a […]

When it comes to lunchtime trash, less is definitely more. That’s the lesson environmental education nonprofit Grades of Green taught students during the fifth annual Trash Free Lunch Challenge (TFLC) this year. Two of Santa […]

David McMillan remembers the confusion he felt when O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murder 20 years ago today, ending the “Trial of the Century” that became a touchstone for race relations in America. As a […]

Sarah George Special The Mirror Santa Monica’s Recreation and Parks Commissioner Phil Brock says the city’s ability to maintain trees during the drought has provided numerous benefits to residents. According to a 2015 research study […]

A homeless man was arrested on Friday, Sept. 26, after being caught stealing $369 worth of merchandise from two stores on Third Street Promenade.  At 1:45 am an officer of the Santa Monica Police Department […]

What do Abraham Lincoln, William Faulkner, Conrad Hilton, and Bill Nye all have in common? They were all postmasters, officers of the United States in charge of running an entire post office. Santa Monica welcomed […]

A 47-year-old Santa Monica man had to be tasered before being arrested on Thursday, Sept. 24, after randomly attacking a person on a bench in front of a passing police officer.  At 11:15 am an […]