Three Decades of Earth Wind and Flour:
There mainstays that help define a neighborhood’s character — a bakery that serves fresh breads each day; a friendly market; or a local bar for regulars after a long work day. Earth, Wind and Flour […]
Food Story Slam Dishes Up 5-Minute Story Bites:
Everyone loves a good story, and on Aug. 3 an overflow audience of nearly 300 people came to be entertained, moved, and inspired by stories about food at the Good Food Moth Story Slam, held […]
Santa Monica to Pay Ransom to Keep RDA:
It may come at a higher price, but the Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency (RDA) will “continue to operate” thanks to an ordinance that the municipality’s city council and RDA members unanimously passed at City Hall […]
Francesco Quinn Memorial in Santa Monica:
Actor Francesco Quinn, the son of Oscar-winning actor Anthony Quinn, died of an apparent heart attack on Aug.5 at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center. The Italian-born actor was 48. A memorial service for Quinn will be […]
Local School Advocates Celebrate Years of Work:
The Community For Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) has become a key player in K-12 public education in both Santa Monica and Malibu. Although the roots for the organization were laid in early 1999, the group […]
Crazed Man Punches Out Car Windows, Passenger’s Mother: APB: Smash and Grab
This story began on Tuesday, July 19, at 9:17 p.m., when officers of the Santa Monica Police Department went to the area of Seventh Street and Washington Street in response to a report of a […]
Santa Monica Examines Incentives to Hire Locals:
If more Santa Monicans had jobs within city limits, perhaps Santa Monica would have significantly less traffic and unemployment. Accordingly, the Santa Monica City Council hopes something tangible will result from its recent study session […]
Man Attacks Wife at Jack in the Box: APB: A Glutton For Punishment
On Thursday, July 28, at 6:09 p.m., officers received a radio call informing them that a domestic violence incident was in progress next to the Jack in the Box fast-food restaurant located at 2025 Lincoln […]
Traffic Congestion, Stormwater Monies Discussed:
Two public hearings regarding traffic congestion and stormwater fees and taxes were on the Santa Monica City Council’s agenda at its July 26 meeting. In addressing increased congestion and traffic throughout Santa Monica in light […]
Beautiful Dining on the Beach:
MONA DAY SPECIAL TO THE MIRROR On July 28, the sands of the Jonathan Beach Club provided the setting for an iconic summer beach party complete with freshly shucked oysters by a crackling fire, great […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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