March 25, 2026
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Suspected Santa Monica Serial Killer’s Trial Begins

Michael Thomas Gargiulo charged in stabbing deaths of two LA woman and attempted murder of Santa Monica woman. By Sam Catanzaro Opening statements began this week in the trial of a 43-year-old serial killer from […]

Film Review: “Penguins”

“Penguins” Rated G75 MinutesReleased April 19 In celebration of Earth Day, Disneynature has released this remarkable documentary-story, “Penguins”, that follows the lives of a penguin named “Steve” and his family. Narrated with warmth and humor […]

SMa.r.t. Column: So Sad

This is an article about the decline of a city locked into a poorly conceived code, about a city controlled by developers and the money they bring to the table. It is also about one […]

Pico-Kenter Stormdrain to be Backfilled

Swimming near site not advised during work activities By Staff Writer Summer feels just around the corner, which in Santa Monica means time to go to the beach, but for the next month, beachgoers at […]

DocDrew’s Swish Issue 4, Volume 3

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

Edify Video TV: Affordable Bel Air?

Is it possible to live in Bel Air for under $1500 a month? Edify TV’s Brooke Thomas attempts to do the impossible in this video made possible by Grace Medical (2340 S Centinela Ave, Los […]

DUI Checkpoint in Santa Monica Friday

By Staff Writer In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaireddriving crashes and the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is addressing this issue by holding a DUI checkpoint this Friday, May 3. […]

2019 Sustainable Quality Award Winners Recognized

By Staff Writer Celebrating its 24th year, the Sustainable Quality Awards recognized local businesses that demonstrated excellence in helping Santa Monica continue to move toward a more sustainable future. The annual awards ceremony and lunchtime […]

Ocean Bark Event with Bulldog Relators

We visit the Ocean Bark event this weekend at Bulldog Realtors SM Office’s in Main St. We meet the dog of the hour and see what Road Dogs organization does for local rescue dogs!

City Asks Appeals Court to Expedite CRVA Decision

City files motion to facilitate November 2020 Council election Sam Catanzaro On April 29, the City of Santa Monica filed a motion requesting that the California Court of Appeal grant calendar preference to the City’s […]