Expanding the SM Mountain Recreation Area?
Bill would make all of SM Bay part of recreation area By Sam Catanzaro The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the largest urbannational park in the United States and a new bill going […]
“Long Shot”: The Perfect Date Night Film
Film Review“Long Shot” Rated R125 MinutesReleased May 3rd “Long Shot” is a classic Rom-Com. It’s a refreshing film viewing detour in the age of mindboggling comic book adventures and otherworldly epics. The movie is also […]
Lightning Forces Beach Evacuations
By Sam Catanzaro Lightning this afternoon has triggered an evacuation of beaches in Santa Monica. “An electrical storm with lightning has been reported in Santa Monica. Please evacuate all ocean and beach/sand areas. Seek shelter […]
Teen to Perform Rachmaninov with SM Symphony
By Tabitha Hogue At only 19 years of age, pianist Nicholas Méndez Del Valle has already accrued a number of impressive credits on his resume, including winning the Richard D. Colburn Award and performing in […]
Crime Drop for Santa Monica? Santa Monica Beat News Show May 20
The Santa Monica Beat News Show May 20: watch and learn about all the local news and happening. * Crime drop in Santa Monica?* 4-hour Council debate on Sycamore tree * A not-so-vacant lot to get developed? Show […]
Sycamore Tree Commandeers Council Meeting
Four-hour debate on Sycamore results in potential tree protection law By Sam Catanzaro Trees took center stage at Santa Monica Hall Tuesday, May 14, as councilmembers and stakeholders discussed the historical significance of two nearly […]
Crime Levels Fall in First Quarter of 2019
Santa Monica on track for first decrease in crime since 2013? By Sam Catanzaro The last year Santa Monica saw a reduction in crime was 2013 but if the first quarter of 2019 is any […]
SMPD Looking for Additional Victims in Elder Abuse Scheme
By Staff Writer The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is asking the public’s assistance in locating additional victims who may have been targeted by Diana George and a male suspect believed to be Richard Ely. […]
Council Votes to Permanently Ban Mirco Apartments
Apartments less than 375 square feet outlawed By Cailley Chella Santa Monica City Council made a temporary ban on mico apartments into a permanent ban, when on May 14 they voted to outlaw apartments less […]
Small Businesses and the Development Challenge
The Architectural Review Board met this week to review several apartment projects in different parts of downtown, including 1238 7th Street–6 stories, 37 units and no parking. The staff report says: “The project site is […]
Los Angeles chefs and bakeries launch Westside food events for Venezuelan earthquake relief
Local spots like The Arepa Stand, Petitgrain Boulangerie, and Chainsaw organize menu specials to fund medicine and food. By Dolores...
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CHP launches Fourth of July crackdown with 100 undercover patrols
State troopers deploy low-profile vehicles to target holiday speeders. The California Highway Patrol will initiate its maximum enforcement period beginning at 6...
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