June 19, 2026
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Transformer Explosion Causes Apartment Fire:

A transformer at the Oceana Beach Club Hotel apparently exploded and caused at least four apartment buildings in the area to become damaged by fire. The blast and fire reportedly occurred just before 11 p.m. […]

Fire Destroys Apartment, Injures 1:

A woman suffered smoke inhalation in a fire in a Santa Monica apartment building caused by a transformer explosion, authorities said today. The transformer exploded in an alley by the 800 block of Second Street […]

In whimsical watercolor paintings

“No Side Effects” Art Exhibition Now Running:

Conceptual artist, author, and psychotherapist Michelle Fiordaliso playfully comments on the use of prescription medication in today’s world in her exhibit “No Side Effects” that opened Thursday at Semi Precious on Montana Avenue. Fiordaliso said […]

SMO Now Subject Of Lawsuit, Petition, and Initiative:

The Hines development agreement was rescinded at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, meaning the referendum on the proposed mixed-used project will avoid being placed on the Nov. 4 ballot. However, voters could potentially be determining the […]