June 30, 2026
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City Council Denies Appeals of Cell Tower Installation

Residents protest installation of small-cell wireless facilities. By Sam Catanzaro Up to 600 small-cell wireless facilities may be coming to streets throughout Santa Monica and there is little City officials can do to prevent their […]

Turning Back the Clock with Regenerative Therapy

World-renowned stem cell expert Dr. Lox, M.D. heals chronic pain.  By Sam Catanzaro What do Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning and Rafael Nadal all have in common aside from their status as world-class athletes? They all […]

Edify TV: Beat the Heat

Did you know you are allowed to break into a car to save a pet from overheating? With the weather heating up this weekend, here are some tips from a veterinarian to keep your dogs, […]

City Council Approves Scooter Land Use Fee

$1.00 per device, per day fee, approved. By Sam Catanzaro At their regular meeting Tuesday night, Santa Monica City Council approved a public land use fee for scooter and shared mobility companies. Under the Council’s […]

Eighth Grade Keeps it Real

By Nick Boyd  “Eighth Grade,” which stars relative newcomer Elsie Fisher as Kayla, is a heartfelt and relatable look at an eighth grader’s last week of school. Kayla, an introvert, has few friends and tries […]

From Santa Monica to Paris

A Santa Monican’s journey to medaling in dance at the 10th anniversary of the Gay Games. By Brianna Kwasnik Ten years ago, now Santa Monica resident, Jo Popadynetz was asked what her goal was when […]