March 12, 2026
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A bicycle rider passes over one of the newly marked Sharrows (indicating for drivers to share the roads) on 14th Street in Santa Monica.

Symbols on Roads Are Victory for Cyclists:

A new marking known as a “sharrow,” short for “shared lane arrow,” was recently installed on 14th Street between Montana and Washington Avenues as a way to remind cyclists and drivers alike that the road […]

An artist's conceptual rendering of a Westside Subway station.

Westside Subway Alternatives Narrowed Down:

At the latest local meeting, held July 1, on the progress of Metro’s Westside Subway, Santa Monicans learned that there are now five alternative routes for the subway, two of which run all the way […]

Work continues on all three levels of the new Santa Monica Place

Santa Monica Place Remodel Nears Completion:

After many months of construction, the remodel of Santa Monica Place (SMP) is almost complete. At the grand opening, which is scheduled for August 6, 75 percent of the mall’s retailers and Bloomingdales’ will open […]

Melt-in-your mouth Lobster Thermador.

Anisette Brasserie: A Taste of Paris in Santa Monica:

Tucked away in the Art Deco Clock Tower building, Santa Monica’s first high-rise and an official landmark, Anisette Brasserie is an exquisitely appointed restaurant with soaring ceilings from which beautiful art deco fixtures are suspended. […]

Main Street 4th of July Parade

What’s Hot:

Main Street 4th of July Parade 10am, free Main Street from Pico to Marine www. mainstreetsm.com. Join or just watch many Santa Monica organizations and businesses (including the Mirror! Wave at us!), plus Grand Marshall […]