March 21, 2026
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Newsom Orders LA County Bars to Close

Countywide COVID-19 cases approaching 100,000 By Sam Catanzaro California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the closure of Los Angeles County bars citing the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Due to the rising spread […]

SMa.r.t. Column: If It’s Not Okay…

~ Fight or flight. Those of you who are acquainted with me know which choice I have always made. However, It seems that many longtime residents are choosing flight. They have decided that the scourges […]

Applications Open to Fill Council Seat

Santa Monica City Council accepts Greg Morena’s resignation By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica City Council has accepted Councilmember Greg Morena’s resignation, opening the application to fill his vacated seat. Morena, whose family owns the Albright […]

Coroner Rules Park Death Was Suicide

Man found dead in Virginia Avenue Park Monday morning By Sam Catanzaro The Los Angeles coroner has ruled a man found deceased in a Santa Monica park this week died by suicide. According to the […]

Local Goes Global from Santa Monica

Ruskin Group Theatre and the Ruskin School of Acting are finding their way during the COVID-19 crisis. After moving production and all classes to online only, their reach immediately expanded around the world.  “During a time that’s brought so much emotional and economic suffering, there are small silver […]

Santa Monica Pier Reopens

Pier to resume operations after three-month closure due to COVID-19 By Sam Catanzaro The Santa Monica Pier is reopening after a three-month closure despite cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) increasing in Los Angeles County, […]

Man Found Dead Near Gun in Santa Monica Park

By Sam Catanzaro A man was found deceased near a handgun in a Santa Monica park Monday morning. According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), the man was found unresponsive by public service officers […]