April 8, 2026
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Obituary: Louise Gabriel

My mother died peacefully surround by her beloved family. Louise Gabriel, my mom was an extraordinary woman who lived her life to the fullest with great passion, humor and love. She loved the community she […]

Activist Circle: MLK Day Support Circle Tonight

Tonight there is a special and timely MLK Day Holiday Activist Support Circle open discussion public forum starting 6pm (until 8pm) at the popular UnUrban Coffee House located at 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica 90405. […]

High Accolades for Fire Chief

Santa Monica Fire Chief Bill Walker was recognized Tuesday night, Jan. 10, at the Santa Monica City Council meeting by the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association (LAAFCA) for his service as the organization’s outgoing president. L.A. County Fire […]

Iconic Hotel Retains Pacifica

Pacifica Hotels announced Tuesday that they have been retained to manage historic The Georgian Hotel on Ocean Avenue. Pacifica is the largest owner and operator of independent hotels along the Pacific Coast, according to the […]

Message from New SMMUSD Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati

Dear Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District students, staff, parents and communities: I am humbled and delighted to join you as your superintendent. I have great respect and appreciation for the trust you’ve bestowed on me […]

Senator Ben Allen To Co-Chair Environmental Caucus

Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) has been named co-chair of the California Environmental Legislative Caucus for the 2017-18 legislative session.    He and Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) were chosen by their peers to […]