November 5, 2025
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“Four Places” West Coast Premiere:

“Four Places” by Joel Drake Johnson is a slice-of-life drama, best described in the Paddy Chayefsky tradition of “kitchen drama.” The story deals with a subject that a growing number adults are confronted with as […]

Christopher Parker and James Cowan.

All for One and One For All:

Athos (Jim LeFave), Porthos (Kelly C. Henton) and Aramis (Melora Marshall), perhaps the most famous trio of swashbucklers to grace the pages of 17th Century French literature, fight evildoers on behalf of King Louis XII […]

Sell or Leave as Inheritance?:

I recently heard from two homeowners. One said, “I’m keeping this house for my children – but I don’t know if that’s the wisest decision.” The other asked, “Do we leave the house to our […]

How a Golden Retriever Morphed into a Mutt:

DIANE ROSE-SOLOMON SPECIAL TO THE MIRROR We were newlyweds living on Fifth Street near Ocean Park. Not quite ready for a baby, we thought we’d get some practice in with a dog. Not any old […]

Mobile Food Truck Courts are resuscitated by the Santa Monica City Council allowing for private-property owners to host the food on-the-go.

Food Trucks Permitted to Congregate in Private Lots:

The Santa Monica City Council gave approval to the modern dining phenomenon of mobile food trucks to create “food courts” in private parking lots. The City will issue temporary use permits for private property owners […]

A computer simulation of a mechanical car lift behind the proposed location of a restaurant on Abbot Kinney in Venice.

Venice Council Asks for Moratorium on Car Lifts:

Mechanical parking lifts-multi-level elevator-like structures where cars can be parked-are being used in many cities including New York. But the Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) took action on August 17 to ensure that car lifts will […]

Star Gazing:

BY RAVEN NIGHTWOOD MIRROR ASTROLOGER ARIES You are receiving thought transmissions from the geniuses of the universe. Wherever these thoughts are coming from, they are benevolent and creative and will help you later on to […]

SMMUSD Offers Free Lunch:

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced it will now be offering free or reduced price meal programs for eligible students. Qualification is determined based on scale of household income and size. The lunch plan […]