Crime-Fighting K9 Retires From SMPD
Kai hangs up badge after years of service By Toi Creel A beloved Santa Monica crime fighter is hanging up his badge, right after he gives his paws a good lick first. Kai, a 5-year-old […]
Santa Monica Architect Stabbed in Expo Line Altercation
Four minors taken into custody By Toi Creel Four minors have been taken into custody after a Santa Monica man was stabbed in a violent confrontation on the Expo Line in West Los Angeles. The […]
Edify TV: Hot Dog on a Stick’s Future
What is going to happen to the world’s first Hot Dog on a Stick by Santa Monica Pier? Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
SMa.r.t. Column: Spend, Baby, Spend!
Surprise, Surprise! Santa Monica is out of money and about to run a deficit. Crime and homelessness have led to a decline in parking revenue and hotel stay taxes. Who could have seen that coming? […]
New storefront for lease on Montana ave: Santa Monica Beat – March, 5, 2020
All your local news, events and happenings in under 5 minutes. * New storefront for lease on Montana ave. * Bachelor finale watch party events! All this and more on today’s show made possible by […]
County Confirms 4 New Cases of Coronavirus as LA Marathon Approaches
Total number of cases in Los Angeles County now 11 By Sam Catanzaro As the LA Marathon approaches and a day after declaring a state of local emergency, Los Angeles County officials have confirmed four […]
Frustration Over Super Tuesday Voting Lines Prompts Legislation
Sen. Ben Allen introduces legislation to address Super Tuesday delays at polling centers By Sam Catanzaro With many Santa Monica voters waiting over four hours to cast their ballot on Super Tuesday, State Senator Ben […]
LA Marathon Still on Course Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Race activities to go on as planned, say organizers as LA County declares state of local emergency By Sam Catanzaro Amid a local emergency declared by county leaders, the Los Angeles Marathon, which ends in […]
Fried Chicken and Doughnut Joint Closes Santa Monica Location
All Southern California Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken shut down By Toi Creel After an almost three-year-long stint, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken has closed down all of its Southern California restaurants, sudden news for […]
Coronavirus Patient Under Care by Medical Professionals in West LA, No Santa Monica Cases
County declares state of local emergency as six new cases of coronavirus confirmed By Sam Catanzaro Local officials have declared a state of emergency with the confirmation of six new cases of coronavirus in Los […]
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...
Read more
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...
Read more
