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Category: Upbeat


City Launches Verified Contractor and Architect List for Wildfire Recovery

March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

The city’s website provides step-by-step guidance on the rebuilding process, covering key aspects such as insurance requirements, contract reviews, permit...

Venice Art Crawl Opens Registration for March 20 Event

March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

Organizers encourage artists of all disciplines to sign up before the deadline Registration is now open for the upcoming Venice...

Sen. Ben Allen to be Honored at ‘Stairway of the Stars’ Concert in Santa Monica

March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

The concert, now in its 74th year, features nearly 900 students from elementary, middle, and high schools across the SMMUSD...

Palisades High School Band to Perform at Hollywood Bowl to Honor First Responders

March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

Titled WE ❤️ LA, the event will feature a program spanning classical, jazz, and iconic film scores The Palisades Charter...

Santa Monica College President Honored as 2025 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 51

March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

Her tenure has focused on expanding access to education for underrepresented communities Santa Monica College Superintendent and President Dr. Kathryn...

Santa Monica Baseball Dominates Centennial, Bounces Back from Recent Loss

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Santa Monica will look to continue its momentum Thursday in a rematch The Santa Monica High School baseball team rebounded...

THIS WEEKEND: Mardi Gras Parade Returns to Venice Boardwalk

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

The Tradition of Mardi Gras in Venice Dates Back to 1914 When a Louisiana Native Introduced the Celebration to the...

Major Bank’s Palisades Branch Reopens After Wildfire Closure

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

Some Local businesses, including a hardware store and supermarket, also resume operations as the community recovers A major bank branch...

Santa Monica High School to Stage ‘Chicago’ Musical

February 27, 2025

February 27, 2025

Set in 1920s Chicago, the musical follows Roxie Hart, an aspiring performer who lands in jail after killing her lover...

Louvenia Jenkins, one of Pacific Palisades’ first Black homeowners, Honored by LA County

February 26, 2025

February 26, 2025

Jenkins, a former Los Angeles Unified School District educator, has played a pivotal role in supporting young Black students Louvenia...