Hines DA Rescinded:
After years of slowly moving through the public process and morphing plans, the Hines Development Agreement (DA) to replace the old Papermate building at 1681 26th Street with what a large bloc of residents believed […]
San Bernardino Man Arrested For Breaking Into Santa Monica Hotel Room:
Bail was set at $50,000 for a 41-year-old San Bernardino man on Tuesday, May 6 after breaking into a hotel room and then later assaulting the hotel guests who had called the police on him. […]
The Weekly Hot Flash: How Best To Tan:
It’s almost summer. Time to capture that deep, golden tan. What’s the best way to do it? Fake-bake or lying in the sun? When I was a teen, half of my summer vacation would be […]
A Pug’s Guide To Life: Santa Monica Dog Writes A Book:
By Gracie Davis My name is Gracie Davis (yes, that’s me pictured above!), and I am a newly published author. I’m fairly well known in Santa Monica – I frequently stroll along Montana Avenue with […]
Sunbathing Woman Run Over By County SUV On Sand At Venice Beach:
A 49-year-old woman was struck and seriously injured by a county beach maintenance vehicle while sunbathing at Venice Beach on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred at 10:30 a.m. on the Via Marina Peninsula beach, just […]
Convicted Burglar Who Was Recaptured In Santa Monica Sentenced To More Jail Time:
A convicted burglar who was captured in Santa Monica three weeks after walking out of jail was sentenced Wednesday to eight more months behind bars. Christopher Lee Brown, 37, of Alhambra, escaped from a downtown […]
Record-Heat Strikes Los Angeles; More Swelter Weather To Come:
Southern California will again swelter today and amid record-heat, bone-dry conditions and erratic winds — the elements that create a high risk of wildfires. A Red Flag Warning signifying the presence of wildfire conditions will […]
Santa Monica Vandalism Suspect Caught Covered In Paint After Committing Crime:
A vandalism suspect was caught “black handed” on Saturday, May 3 after being found covered in black spray paint after fleeing the scene of his crime at a Santa Monica Rite-Aid store. Officers of the […]
Blue Stove: A Hidden Gem In Santa Monica Serving Small Plates:
Could this be the best-kept dining secret in Santa Monica? Located on the third floor of Santa Monica Place inside Nordstrom, Blue Stove has been serving those in the know since September 2011 – the […]
Santa Monica Public Library Seeks Community Suggestions For 2015 Program:
In early May, Santa Monica Public Library wrapped up its twelfth year of community reading with The Big Read and the featured novel “Into the Beautiful North” by Luis Alberto Urrea. As one year concludes, […]
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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