SMa.r.t. Column: The Sound of Silence Is Big & Tall
All too often these days we find ourselves wondering how we could have been so correct about so many planning issues that we have written about over these last nine years, and yet so frequently […]
Councilmember Brock Proposes CounterMeasure to Mayor Himmelrich’s Transfer Tax Initiative
General tax measure would raise $15 million annually By Dolores Quintana Councilmember Phil Brock has called Mayor Sue Himmelrich’s recent transfer tax measure that she is attempting to place on the ballot “outrageous” and has […]
SaMo PRIDE Returns!
Month-long Pride celebration brings together community, families and LGBTQIA+ supporters of all ages SaMo PRIDE has returned! The city-wide celebration is anchored by “Miles of Pride,” a vibrant light installation spanning the Third Street Promenade […]
Arrests Made in Strong Arm Robbery of Woman Pushing Stroller in Santa Monica
Lavonte Anthony Montgomery and Roderick Germell Thompson arrested in connection to May 30 incident By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica police arrested two suspects wanted in connection to the broad daylight robbery of a mother pushing […]
Poll Shows Support for Boosting Downtown Santa Monica Security
DTSM doubles down on ambassador program By Sam Catanzaro and Dolores Quintana A recent push poll shows support for City Councilmember Phil Brock’s call to replace Downtown Santa Monica’s Inc’s (DTSM) safety ambassadors with security […]
Assembly Bill AB 2691 Could Bring Cannabis Sales to Farmers Markets
Bill passes California Assembly’s Appropriations Committee By Dolores Quintana Farmers markets might get a lucrative new revenue stream and a new product if Assembly Bill 2691 passed in the state legislature as reported by Eater […]
Santa Monica’s Izzy’s Deli Permanently Closed
Longtime 24-hour deli closes after after nearly 50 years of service By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica landmark Izzy’s Deli has permanently closed. The 24-hour deli had been serving hungry diners pastrami and other deli-fare since […]
What are repayment programs for the IRS?
An OIC will allow you to relieve your tax liability for a less substantial amount than you owe to the government. In addition, it may be a viable choice if you cannot pay your whole […]
Report Finds High Levels of Mold at Santa Monica Elementary School
John Muir/SMASH campus facing high mold levels and water damage By Dolores Quintana Students and teachers were removed from a Santa Monica elementary school classroom because mold levels counts were so high. Upon inspection, the […]
Santa Monica City Council Votes to Rename Goose Egg Park After Former Mayor Bob Holbrook
Park to be designated in honor of longtime Santa Monica council member who passed away in 2020 By Dolores Quintana Goose Egg Park has officially been designated as Bob Holbrook Park by Santa Monica City […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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