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Curious City 06/19/26: THE FREEWAY IS ON FIRE!
By CHARLES ANDREWS THE GLOVES ARE OFF I’m a very patient man. Always have been. I have written for publication since high school, so I have a pretty good idea of what it takes to […]
Dragon Alley Coffee Opens on Santa Monica Boulevard (Video)
New Coffee Shop Opens in Downtown Santa Monica as Promenade Occupancy Hovers at 76% Check out the newly opened @dragonalleycoffee at 312 Santa Monica Blvd.

Santa Monica Plans Return to Rose Parade With City-Sponsored Float
The float will highlight Santa Monica’s coastal setting, cultural attractions, public art, sustainability initiatives and diverse community. Santa Monica will return to the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2027 after the City Council approved plans […]
What the Lineage Logistics Fire really looks like (Video)
If you have been smelling smoke since last week, it is from the fire at the Lineage Logisitics Fire in Boyle Heights. The fire in a cold storage warehouse has been burning since last Wednesday, […]

SM.a.r.t. Column: The Dual Process, Part Two: What the Amendments Left Behind
Under public pressure, AB 1740 has shed almost everything that alarmed Santa Monica — and the Coastal Commission has dropped its opposition. But two things survived the retreat, and one of them is statewide. The […]

Gott’s Roadside Sets Opening Date for Santa Monica Location
Gott’s Roadside serves a menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos, organic shakes and other items, along with a selection of California wines and craft beers. Gott’s Roadside has set a fall 2026 opening date for […]
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Santa Monica State of City Event to Feature Performances and Updates on the Realignment Plan
Mayor Torosis will deliver the address, outlining accomplishments from the past year and discussing priorities for 2027. Santa Monica will...
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The Part One article showed Santa Monica’s permitting delay as self-inflicted; Part Two, that the bill has shed its exemptions,...
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