March 23, 2026
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SMa.r.t. Column: The Grumble in the Jungle

A love letter to the Council. Not. Last week we wrote about what we at SMa.r.t., individually, were thankful for in our beachfront town. This week we thought the Council might take a moment to […]

Public Health Issues Water Quality Advisory

Major rainfall leads to increase levels of bacteria in ocean By Sam Catanzaro Following major rainfall this week, Los Angeles County officials have issued a water quality advisory with elevated levels of bacteria in the […]

Brock on Your Block: Town of Santa Paula

In the latest Brock on Your Block take a step back in history as Phil visits the peaceful town of Santa Paula in Ventura County. Watch the video the find out more about the quaint […]

DocDrew’s Swish Issue 9, Volume 5

By Dr. Paul Drew Welcome to the ninth issue of volume five of Swish, a weekly periodical with recaps and photos of Santa Monica YMCA youth basketball games, and other pertinent info such as announcements […]

Winter Shelters Fully Operational As Storm Hits County

West LA Armory closest shelter to Santa Monica  By Sam Catanzaro As a winter storm and overall colder temperatures hit Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has opened winter homeless shelters.  […]

One of the nativity scenes at Palisades Park on display last Christmas. City Council’s unanimous vote on Tuesday night put an end to the nearly 60-year tradition.

Santa Monica Nativity Scenes to Return

Holiday display coming to 20th and Broadway By Keldine Hull The holidays are in full swing in Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Nativity Scenes at Calvary Baptist Church returns on December 8 and will be […]

Santa Monica’s Rip City Skate Pegged For Demolishment

Dogtown-era skate shop looking to relocate By Sam Catanzaro Rip City Skates opened its doors in 1978 in Santa Monica at the dawn of the modern skateboarding era. Now Los Angeles’ oldest continuously operated skate […]