November 4, 2025
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Family Secrets Abound in “Bones”:

A pair of 30-something twins struggles to remember the details of traumatic childhood events. But memory is a slippery slope and sexual abuse is known to rob memory banks, creating long periods of blacked-out spaces […]

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Bolívar Brings Venezuelan Flavor:

The Venezuelan-inspired Bolívar café and gallery fuses a relaxed atmosphere and hip art locale in one of Santa Monica’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. The corner café can go almost unnoticed without a sign to beckon hunger wanderers. […]

Smart Shopping and Morning Routines:

Summer is beginning to wane and fall is approaching fast. If you’re like me, you are looking forward to cooler temperatures, but this time of year also marks the return of a sometimes rigorous task […]

How To Interview An Agent:

Here are 10 suggested questions to ask an agent before deciding which one might represent you best: 1. Would it be better to meet with me at the property or in your office? It is […]

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City’s Smoking Bans Expands:

The Santa Monica City Council extended a non-smoking ban for multi-unit residential complexes to include “common areas” within 25 feet from any door, window, or vent. Common areas now incorporate decks, patios, and private-use porches. […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE Augustus Francis, through August 7, Schomburg Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.453.5757. THIS WEEK August 6 Con Amor Flamenco, dance program, 8 p.m., $25, Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, www.caminoskarina.com. Improv with Magic Meathands, […]

Horizon West Surf Shop

Horizons West Surf Shop Leaves Location:

The Horizons West Surf Shop, a Santa Monica landmark and a familiar sight in the Ocean Park area for decades, has vacated its space at 2001-2011 Main Street. Randy Wright, the longtime manager of Horizons, […]

A mother helps her son try on Santa Monica Police Department SWAT armor at one of the many stations set up by the police to interact with the public they serve at the local National Night Out Block Party.

Santa Monica Police Host Block Party:

The Santa Monica Police Department may be strict when it comes to breaking the law, but they still like to have some fun while promoting safety. On Tuesday, hundreds of Santa Monica residents, visitors, civic […]

Supporters of the Save Our Schools campaign that marched in this year's Fourth of July

$1Mil Raised for Schools:

The Save Our Schools campaign has reached the $1 million funding mark as it races against the fast approaching August 15th funding deadline. This funding milestone is all the more impressive as it reflects the […]