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SMPD Charges Suspect for 2016 Attempted Murder

A suspect has been charged in connection to an attempt murder in Santa Monica and three additional home invasion robberies in Southern California. The suspect is identified as Vacho Shahen, a 32 year-old male from […]

Challenge to Santa Monica Airport Consent Decree Dismissed

The United States District Court, Central District of California has dismissed in its entirety a case challenging the Consent Decree and Settlement Agreement between the City of Santa Monica and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), […]

Hatch Chile Season About to Start

Gelson’s is just one local venue preparing for Hatch Chile season; an event strongly celebrated across Santa Monica. Hatch Chile peppers are almost roasting, marking the beginning of the highly anticipated Hatch Chile seasonal celebration. […]

Let’s Read! Fine-Free Library Cards for Samo Youth

Starting July 2, Santa Monica Public Library stopped charging overdue fines to youth cardholders (0-18 years) when they return materials late. The Fine Free program will allow youth who are Santa Monica Public Library cardholders to have […]

New Perspectives: Capturing Santa Monica

Walking the streets of Santa Monica took on new light Monday, July 2, for photographer Ray Cook. The world traveler, international school teacher and artist captured angles that many residents miss as they go about […]

Dining Al fresco

Discover the best outdoor eats on the Westside.  By Charles Trepany Outdoor dining has become as much a part of summer in Los Angeles as going to the beach on the Fourth of July. From […]

Heat Tips to Help

Angeline Ong-Su, MD, Kaiser Permanente is offering some great heat tips to get through the heat wave.. Heat Stroke versus Heat Exhaustion Temperatures are heating up and your body may be unable to properly cool […]

Santa Monica City Cracks Down on Vacation Rentals

Santa Monica’s Home-Sharing Ordinance withstands first Appellate challenge Santa Monica City announced that July 2, 2018, saw a California Appellate Court affirm a trial court decision finding 35 counts of illegal vacation rental related violations […]