Firefighters Light Up Abandoned Downtown Building For Training:
A team of 22 firefighters could be found around the premises of a burning building at 1 pm on the corner of 5th and Colorado on Monday. It was certainly an unusual sight: a group […]
Michael Feinstein Launches His Santa Monica City Council Bid:
A walk in the park, a vegan meal in the shade, and an after party at Santa Monica landmark Chez Jay: these activities were part of Michael Feinstein’s announcement that he is seeking a return […]
Court Overturns Los Angeles Ban On Living In Vehicles:
A federal appeals court panel struck down Los Angeles’ ban on using parked vehicles as “living quarters” on Thursday, ruling that the law is unconstitutional because it discriminates against the homeless and impoverished. A three-judge […]
Man Rides Bike Through Stop Sign; Arrested For Having Stolen Credit Cards:
Santa Monica police arrested a 41-year-old man on Friday, June 6 who was found in possession of stolen debit and credit cards after being stopped for riding through a stop sign without stopping. Officers of […]
UCLA Geriatrician Offers Sound Advice On Hearing Loss In Older Adults:
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions affecting older adults. Approximately one-third of the population between ages 65 and 74 has some form of hearing loss and this number increases to 50 […]
Dunkin’ Donuts To Expand To Santa Monica Later This Year:
An East Coast favorite is coming to Santa Monica later this year, as Dunkin’ Donuts announced plans last week to open one of its first five “traditional, stand-alone” restaurants here in the bayside city. Santa […]
10 Fast, Easy Tips For Fresh, Healthy Meals:
We all agree that it’s much healthier and tastier to eat fresh produce and homemade meals from scratch. But in this fast-paced world, who has the time and energy? Take it from the way restaurants […]
Santa Monica Businessman Donates $15 Million To USC Business School:
The founder of an investment firm in Santa Monica has donated $15 million to USC, it was announced last week. Thomas J. Barrack, Jr., a USC trustee and real estate magnate, made the donation to […]
Pacific Coast Highway Slope Stabilization Project Postponed:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has postponed a slope stabilization project along southbound Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) between Via Escondido and Sea Vista Drive near the Malibu Cove Colony. The project was initially scheduled […]
Marina Del Rey WaterBus Begins Operations Today:
The Marina del Rey WaterBus will begin its 2014 operations today, with its fleet of small boats shuttling passengers among eight stops around the harbor. The WaterBus will operate from 11 a.m. to midnight Thursdays, […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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