David Henry Hwang’s “Soft Power”
“A Puzzlement” King of Siam: “There are times I almost think I am not sure of what I absolutely know Very often find confusion In conclusion, I concluded long ago” Most play reviews are a slam-dunk […]
Gelson’s Revamped and Renewed
Facing a tough Santa Monica grocery-shopping crowd, retailer Gelson’s is located in a spot that has seen three major grocery chains rotate in relatively quick succession. Last month the store held a grand re-opening, pivoting […]
Hot Flash: Pre-Diabetes – A Life Sentence?
Last week I went to my doctor for a routine check-up. After a thorough check-up, including stress tests, an MRI, blood tests and more (including peeing in that cup). The results showed that it […]
Block Party in 90404
The 18th Street Arts Center hosted “Pico Block Party: Empowering Youth Voices,” Saturday May 19. The event included participation from neighborhood organizations, local musicians, and featured live performances as well as open galleries and art […]
Letter to the Editor: Memorial Day
On Monday, we celebrate[d] Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day. To my mind, this is not a day of celebration, but a day of solemn remembrances of those who made the supreme sacrifice in […]
It’s a New Day at the WLA VA: VA Village for Vets
By Marcie Polier Swartz Our year of articles for Westside Today is drawing to a close. Next month’s issue will be our last article in the series we’ve been authoring to keep our communities eyes […]
Surf, Sand and Hands
Saturday May 19, the Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club, Stokeshare, the Alma Foundation, and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadets lined up on the coast at Bay Street, Santa Monica, for the second Annual Hands Across […]
Opinion: Major Election System Changes
If you’re voting June 5 in a neighborhood garage or the clubhouse of a park or a school auditorium, you may want to remember the experience well. It might not be repeated often after this […]
Fancy a Trip to Rome?
An upcoming event at Santa Monica Public Library promises an inside look at the Italian capital, Rome. “Harby and Fisher on Venturi’s Rome,” will take place Sunday, June 3, at the Main Library’s Auditorium at […]
PAL Students Get $21,500 in Scholarships
Seven young Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) participants were presented with individual checks totaling $21,500 thanks to the Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarships program, Thursday, May 17, at the DoubleTree Suites in Santa Monica. “I […]
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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