March 30, 2026
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Opinion: No Trouble Finding Newsom More Votes

As the primary election vote count drags on, not to reach a final tally until July 6, one large question confronts Gavin Newsom, winner of a plurality of the vote in the preliminary round of […]

A Standup Summer Celebration

There are many ways to welcome summer, for many standup paddle boarders (SUPs) it involves a trip to the Santa Monica Pier for an annual race. Saturday, June 23 the “Pier 360 Ocean Sports & […]

“The Humans” at The Ahmanson Theatre

When a Tony Award for the best play winner and finalist for a Pulitzer travels out west, one can’t help feeling excited at the prospect of seeing it. I didn’t even mind the one-and- a-half […]

It’s a New Day at the WLA VA

Village for Vets – Looking Ahead By Marcie Polier Swartz   This month Village for Vets spotlights next year and the programs we hope to bring to fruition. Dogs!  Did you know that dogs can […]

Downbeat 720: More Than Just Open-Mic

A space for the youth of Santa Monica to find their voice.   By Eli Ricanati Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill. 2001. Two-time HBO Def Poet and Emmy Award-Winner Joe Hernández-Kolski and actress Ameenah Kaplan join […]

Hot Flash: My 50-Plus Beach Work Out

I love the ocean and the beach. Especially in the early morning. You beat the crowds, it’s cooler and there’s a gentle calmness in the air. I asked an expert if a proud, out-of-shape, AARP-card […]

New Chamber Faces in Santa Monica

New faces graced the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce’s 93rd Annual Installation Dinner stage, June 13, as a new board was announced and the yearly presentation of awards took place. According to organizers, this year’s […]