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JiRaffe Owner Raphael Lunetta Named California Chef Of The Year:

JiRaffe Restaurant chef/owner Raphael Lunetta was recognized for his significant contributions to the California culinary scene at California Travel Association’s (CalTravel) 32nd annual California Travel Summit last week. The award recognizes an individual chef or […]

There are many firework celebrations for the 4th of July on the Westside including Marina del Rey

Where To Watch July 4 Fireworks On The Westside:

While the City of Santa Monica does not have a fireworks display on the 4th of July this Friday, there are many professional fireworks displays and events planned in and around the surrounding area. Below […]

A Big Blue Bus in downtown Santa Monica.

Big Blue Bus To Operate On Sunday Schedule This July 4:

Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus encourages the community to celebrate Independence Day with the transit authority, but to remember all buses will be operating on a Sunday schedule. Regular service resumes on all routes that […]

CHP To Step Up Law Enforcement This July 4 Weekend:

California Highway Patrol officers will be out in force this Fourth of July weekend, beginning today, on the lookout for people driving while impaired. “Our goal is to use education and enforcement to get the […]