Fourth Ramon Escobar Attack Victim Dies
Unidentified man dies in the hospital. By Sam Catanzaro The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has said that a man who was brutally beaten by Ramon Escobar in Santa Monica on September 24, died last […]
Man Stabbed and Murdered in Tongva Park
Joseph Ramirez Perez Arrested as Suspect. By Sam Catanzaro On Thursday, October 4, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) arrested a 21-year old man Joseph Ramirez Perez for his possible involvement in a homicide Wednesday […]
Four Essential Westside Tacos for National Taco Day
Navigating the crowded taco scene for National Taco Day. By Kerry Slater October 4 is National Taco Day, and while every day is more or less a taco day in Santa Monica, here are four […]
Introducing Doc Drew’s Swish
Welcome to the first issue of volume one 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 […]
The Broad Stage presents John Beasley’s big band MONK’estra
By Staff Writer The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica presents pianist/composer/arranger John Beasley who will bring the smashing, four-time GRAMMY®-nominated big-band MONK’estra to The Broad Stage for the first time on Friday, […]
Joey Chestnut to Compete in Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship
World’s fastest eaters to converge in Santa Monica for National Taco Day. By Staff Writer Top Major League Eating (MLE) athletes, including Joey Chestnut, will gather in Santa Monica, for a new event on the national […]
Getting Lost in the Translation
“The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona” misses the mark. Trying to contact the dead isn’t exactly a new concept. For ages, grieving the loss of loved ones has driven people to contact psychics, mediums, and […]
Your Chance to Ask 2018 Election Candidates a Question
Calling on questions for City Council, Rent Control Board and School Board candidates. Sam Catanzaro Election season is approaching and for voters, arriving at the polls informed is just as important as going to the […]
Fasting: What You Should Know
It’s was recently the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur, and tradition dictates a 24-hour fasting. Most people I know that practice this tradition eat a big meal on Tuesday, sleep all day on Wednesday and […]
SMC Soccer Off to Stellar Seasons Continue
By Chad Winthrop Women’s Soccer Continues Dominating Run. The Santa Monica College Corsairs women’s soccer team have started off their 2018 campaign in an impressive fashion, with five wins, one loss and with four draws, […]
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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