December 25, 2025
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An artist's conceptual rendering of the Bergamot Transit Village slated to open in Santa Monica around the Exposition Light Rail line.

Bergamot Development Gets $650K Grant:

City officials in Santa Monica boasted the reception of a $652,000 grant toward plans to develop the Bergamot Station industrial area into a thriving artistic community along the path of the approaching Exposition Light Rail […]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ONGOING EVENTS:

“Professional Grade” HGTV’s hit renovation show is searching for homeowners in Santa Monica/Venice/Marina Del Rey who think they can renovate a room better and cheaper than a contractor this spring/summer. Homeowners are challenged by our […]

A parking ticket issued in downtown Santa Monica awaits the car owner's return

Santa Monica to Explain Denied Parking Appeals:

The City of Santa Monica has announced plans to shift policy and provide appellants contesting parking tickets with written explanations for denied appeals. This comes on the heels of reports that no explanations were given […]

Exhibits:

Michael C. McMillen: Train of Thought, through Aug. 14, Oakland Museum, 45 N. Venice Boulevard, Venice, 310.822.4955 or lalouver.com/mcmillen Animal Magnetism, a group show of contemporary artists’ works based on their interpretations of the show […]

Music:

June 3 Brenna Whitaker @ Harvelle’s The Diamond Light @ Central Social Aid and Pleasure Club Jack Littman, Orkestar Meze @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch California Guitar Trio @ McCabe’s The Rugged Nuggets @ Angel’s June […]

Star Gazing

Star Gazing:

RAVEN NIGHTWOOD, MIRROR ASTROLOGER ARIES Machines seem to be ganging up on you. Normally you are very proficient with everything cyber but this week there might seem to be bugs in the gears as it […]

Theater:

Locked and Loaded, an irreverent dramedy about life, death and life by Todd Susman, through June 26, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m., $26 for Fridays and Saturdays, $21 Sundays, The […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE The 3B Show, an exhibit curated by artist Chogrin and the Philadelphia art collective, featuring over 50 artists, the show pays tribute to three of your favorite movies from the 80’s, through June […]

Pedal on the PierJune 5

What’s Hot:

Pedal on the Pier June 5, 10 a.m. $250 registration fee Each bike must raise minimum of $1500, Santa Monica Pier pedalonthepier.haroldrobinsonfoundation.org Join hundreds of spinning enthusiasts including David Duchovny, Peter Krause, and reunited cast […]