Alert Police Blotter
By Tim Broughton Wrong Aid Pharmacy. On Monday, December 12, at 2:10 a.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department who were on patrol in the Beach Parking Lot Number Three, located at 1150 Pacific […]
Canadian Clothing Company Artizia to Open in New Mall
Canadian retailer Aritzia is set to open a store selling its contemporary clothing line at the Westfield Century City mall in early 2017. For now, the Vancouver-based company has opened a pop-up shop on Melrose Avenue, […]
State Senators Jerry Hill and Ben Allen Introduce Joint Resolution Urging States To Pass National Popular Vote Legislation
California Senators Jerry Hill and Ben Allen introduced a joint resolution Wednesday calling upon other states to pass National Popular Vote (NPV) legislation to ensure that electoral votes for the president of the United States reflect the […]
$35,000 Bike Counter Unveiled on Main Street
By Jennifer Eden In an effort to encourage biking and to “get bikers excited about their contribution to their health and the planet,” a tall, and pretty cool, totem-pole-sized bike counter was unveiled Wednesday […]
SMPD: Drive Sober, Or Get Pulled Over
This holiday season, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will be out looking for drunk and drugged drivers as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization. “Beginning December 16 […]
Congressman Ted Lieu Presents Lost Medals to WWII Army Air Corps Veteran
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) presented Sergeant Albert Erd (93) with replacement medals for ones that were stolen many years ago. Sergeant Erd beamed with pride as he recounted to Congressman Lieu his service […]
Cedars-Sinai Neurologist Warns of Increased Stroke Risk During Holidays
Along with increased cheer and festivities during the holidays comes an increased risk of stroke, one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Patrick D. Lyden, MD, chair of the Cedars-Sinai […]
How to Boost Your Energy This Holiday Season
By Dr. Mao Have the demands of the holidays got you down? Are you so tired that you don’t know which way to turn? As humans, we are hardwired to enjoy sweets and many of […]
OpEd: SMa.r.t.: The Mansionization of Santa Monica
In the 1980s, Santa Monica’s single family zoning code was rewritten and modified to prevent the “mansionization” of small homes on small lots, from being built out to the maximum allowable height without setbacks and […]
Tech Savvy: Free Coding for Kids and Teens
Signups Now Open for Winter Break Tech Workshops Does your child or teen love technology? Are they looking for something to do over Winter Break? The Santa Monica Public Library Teen Advisory Council invites local […]
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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