Los Angeles rents declined during March
Median rents in the Los Angeles market saw a decline of .8% during March compared with the same time period last year. By Zach Armstrong Median rents in the Los Angeles market saw a decline […]
SMO (So Many Options) Part 2
SMart (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) Last week’s column was Part 1. If you did not have the opportunity to read Part 1 then, you can find it here. Part 2 The city’s […]
Shore Hotel Takes Grand Prize in Environmental Award
It Is the Second Consecutive Year the Hotel Was Recognized by the Awards. By Zach Armstrong The Shore Hotel, a eco-conscious spot that provides ocean views near Santa Monica Pier, took home the grand prize […]
Former UCLA Gynecologist Sentenced to 11 Years for Sexual Misconduct
James Heaps Worked at the UCLA Student Health Center and UCLA Medical Center Where Women Have Alleged He Assaulted Them. By Zach Armstrong James Heaps, a former UCLA gynecologist of nearly three decades, was sentenced […]
Santa Monica To Pay $122M in Sexual Abuse Settlement Against Former Employee
Eric Uller Allegedly Abused Young Boys Over a Multi-Decade Period Starting in the Late 1980s. By Zach Armstrong The Santa Monica Council approved a settlement to pay $122.5 million to 124 people who allegedly suffered […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Hotel Casa del Mar with your friends and Dos Hombres Mezcal!
Latin Beats, Light Bites, and Smooth Mezcal With an Ocean View Await at Hotel Casa Del Mar Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, so plan ahead for this year’s Friday night fiesta! Hotel […]
Ingo’s Tasty Diner To Reopen in Santa Monica
The Retro-style Diner Will Open Shop Back Up on Wilshire Boulevard and Expand Into the Old Vienna Bakery Space. Ingo’s Tasty Diner, a throwback diner destination that was a Santa Monica favorite, will be reopening […]
Pitmaster/Chef Kevin Bludso To Open Barbecue in Santa Monica
Kevin Bludso’s New Barbecue Location Will Be 1.5 Miles Away From the Pier. By Zach Armstrong Kevin Bludso, a well-known LA pitmaster who appeared on the Netflix series The American Barbecue Showdown, is growing barbecue […]
Tree of Life Memorial In Palisades Park Celebrates Life of Marissa Rubin, Wife of Jerry Rubin.
Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis Attended The Ceremony When Tree Of Gratitude Was Planted In Rubin’s Memory Jerry Rubin speaks in memory of his late wife, Marissa Rubin. Former Santa Monica Mayor Judy Abdo and […]
Elizabeth McGovern Lights Up The Stage in “Ava – The Secret Conversations”
Play About Legendary Screen Star Runs Until May 14 At The Geffen Playhouse By Beverly Cohn Ava Gardner, born Ava Lavinia Gardner in the small town of Grabtown, North Carolina eventually became one of the […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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