Edify TV: Westside Congestion Fee
A congestion fee to enter the Westside? A new study explores the possibility of the idea to reduce traffic. Learn more in this video made possible by University Foot & Ankle Institute
Beth Leder-Pack (1958-2019)
Santa Monica Leader and Activist Beth Leder-Pack, Santa Monica community leader and activist, has passed away after a brief illness. A long-time Santa Monica resident, Beth worked as an Information Analyst for the City of […]
“Behavior Change” PR Company Among Firms Awarded $2.6 Million in City Contracts
City looking to streamline outreach services. By Sam Catanzaro At their regular meeting Tuesday, March 26 Santa Monica City Council voted to award $2,610,000 on communications and outreach services to third-party vendors. Agenda item 3.D, […]
Micro Thinking Without Master Planning
Six new apartment projects, all with 100 percent micro units, have been proposed for Santa Monica’s downtown. The developer is claiming that a normal mix of unit types is “financially unsustainable” without his proposed higher […]
Repair Café at Camera Obscura
Saturday, April 6 from noon to 4 p.m. By Staff Writer The City of Santa Monica is hosting a Repair Café on Saturday, April 6 to connect community members who have broken household items with […]
Edify TV: Westside Today News Show April 5
Westside Today News Show April 5: watch and win $100 and learn about * Paid Parental Leave for Los Angeles? * No more vaping on county beaches * $4 congestion fee to enter Santa Monica […]
President Trump to Land at Santa Monica Airport
Expect delays all afternoon By Sam Catanzaro Traffic during rush hour on Fridays is always bad in Los Angeles, but today commuters will be driving especially slow as President Donald Trump will be in West […]
DocDrew’s Swish Issue 2, Volume 3
Welcome to the second 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, schedules, announcements, and updates […]
Robber Threatens Resident with Knife in SM Burglary
Brendan Bunnell charged with burglary and criminal threats. By Sam Catanzaro The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged a man for breaking into a Santa Monica house and threatening the tenant with a […]
Fire Erupts at Santa Monica’s Coogie’s Cafe
Coogie’s Café sustains damage. By Sam Catanzaro A Santa Monica restaurant caught fire and sustained damage Thursday night according to the Santa Monica Fire Deparemtn (SMFD). On Thursday, April 4, at approximately 9:09 p.m. the […]
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...
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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...
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