Across The Bridge!
The days are in slow motion now, as one day blends into the next. In a city where time now stands still, is the stillness of our streets something to celebrate or revile? While our […]
County Confirms Over 1,000 Coronavirus Cases
COVID-19 now leading cause of death in Los Angeles County By Sam Catanzaro The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed over 1,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which […]
LA County Tells Residents Don’t Drive to OC and Ventura Beaches
County Public Health Director: “Please don’t go driving to other beaches” By Sam Catanzaro As a heatwave sweeps across Southern California, local officials are advising LA County residents to avoid the beach and not to […]
Former Santa Monica City Manager Still Being Paid
Former City of Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole place on paid administrative leave after stepping down By Sam Catanzaro Rick Cole, Santa Monica’s former City Manager who stepped down over the weekend facing a […]
Brock on Your Block: Bagpipes of Palisades Park
Every sunset during these times of quarantine, a bagpiper heads to Palisades Park in Santa Monica and plays “Amazing Grace” to give us peace. Hear more in this video made possible by Tumbleweed Day Camp.
MODMASKs: Bringing Style, Durability and Same-Day Delivery Service to Masks
Los Angeles-based company manufactures reusable stylish masks By Staff Writer With orders requiring Los Angeles residents to wear face-covering while shopping for essential goods, masks have become a must-have item. MODMASK, a woman-owned local-brand based […]
Starbucks Closes Santa Monica Store Permanently
Updated 5:24 p.m. April 21 Coffee company shuts down popular location as of Sunday By Sam Catanzaro A popular Santa Monica Starbucks has closed permanently. A sign posted on the door of the Starbucks on […]
Brock on Your Block: Chalk Art Festival Week 2
In the latest Brock On Your Block, it’s the second installment of Santa Monica chalk art festival as residents step up to spread joy, color and beauty during the COVID-19 quarantine with chalk drawings and […]
Remembering Femma Mahdessian, 1933-2020
On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Femma Mahdessian, 86, passed away at her home in Santa Monica, CA, with her loving daughter, Y Fray, at her side, after a two year battle with lung cancer. From […]
Study Shows LA County Coronavirus Count Upwards of 400,000
Backlog of cases reported, antibody study suggests more cases By Sam Catanzaro LA County health officials confirmed nearly 1,500 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and say that up to 400,000 additional residents have had the […]
Santa Monica State of City Event to Feature Performances and Updates on the Realignment Plan
Mayor Torosis will deliver the address, outlining accomplishments from the past year and discussing priorities for 2027. Santa Monica will...
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SM.a.r.t Column: The Dual Process, Part Three: The Line the Sea Is Moving Toward
The Part One article showed Santa Monica’s permitting delay as self-inflicted; Part Two, that the bill has shed its exemptions,...
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