December 17, 2025
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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 […]

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Candidate List Finalized For November:

The official candidate list for the November election released last week means election season is already in full swing. Contenders for the Santa Monica City Council and Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education either strive to […]

From the Save Our Schools final celebration after months of fund raising.

SOS Celebrates $1.517 million raised:

This Sunday, Aug. 15 marked the end of the 60-day fundraising endeavor, Save our Schools, with live music and enough thanks to fill a quad. Money continued to stream in for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified […]

Homeowner Convicted for Illegal Rentals:

A local homeowner was convicted for illegally leasing short-term rentals out of his home violating zoning codes in Santa Monica. This is the first prosecution of this type by the City Attorney’s Office, but not […]

SM City Council member RichardBloom and Linda Gross

Final School Fundraising Days: SOS Party Sunday

The Save the Schools campaign raised $1 million dollars in less than 60 days to donate to the Santa Monica-Malibu School District. The final event on Sunday, August 15 will mark the end of the […]