April 1, 2026
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Rebecca Abano Selected as New City Architect

Public Works Director Susan Cline announced the selection of Rebecca Abano as Santa Monica’s new City Architect. Abano comes to Santa Monica from the City of Los Angeles where she successfully managed a number of […]

Lawmaker Richard Bloom Wants Warning Labels On Polyester Clothing

California lawmaker Richard Bloom wants warning labels on polyester clothing, arguing that it sheds plastic microfibers that ultimately hurt the environment. The assemblyman (D-Santa Monica) recently introduced Assembly Bill 2379 that would add the requirement […]

Candles on the Sand

By Michael Ray Saturday March 10 marked the seventh anniversary of a landmark 9.3 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit the Tōhoku Region of Northern Japan. To commemorate the occasion, candles were lit next to […]

Westside Beat: Stroke Support Group

If you’ve had a stroke, then Heart Health Awareness is not something that you only think about in February, it is an everyday concern. Meet stroke survivor Dana Rivera and discover what support she has […]

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Alert Police Blotter 3/12/18-3/16/18

By Tim Broughton The Cost of Brotherly Love. On Wednesday, March 7, at 10:38 p.m. a officers of the Santa Monica Police Department was summoned to attend to a report of identity theft at a […]

Trump Touches Down at SMO

U.S. President Donald Trump landed at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) late Tuesday afternoon, March 13, before his motorcade traveled down the 405 to a fundraiser in Beverly Crest.               […]

Brock on Your Block: Memorial Park Weight Room

Phil finds a hidden gem for fitness enthusiasts at Santa Monica’s Memorial Park. He speaks with Brad Albert, City of Santa Monica Community Recreation Manager; Antonio “Tony” Todd, Samohi Alumnus, Actor, Stuntman; and Jerome Bruce, […]

#Enough is Enough

By Jennifer Eden Thousands of Santa Monica students walked out of their classrooms at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, for 17 minutes, protesting gun laws and standing in solidarity with Douglas Stoneman High School students […]