Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Mary & Robbs: A Timeless Westwood Diner With Sizzling Roots
One of the oldest continually operating American diners on the Westside, founded by husband-and-wife duo Mary and Robbs Singleton in 1947, continues to preserve the authentic diner experience and deliver outstanding customer service. In a […]
Santa Monica Landlords Accused of Turning 62 Rent-Controlled Units into Illegal Short-Term Rentals
Prosecutors allege the defendants violated the Residential Leasing Requirements Ordinance by systematically renting the units to transient guests, mostly for periods of less than 100 days, nearly 3,000 times The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office […]
Film Review: H is for Hawk
FILM REVIEWH IS FOR HAWKRated PG-13114 MinutesReleased January 23rd If you are someone who talks to birds or mimics their calls and chirps- OK, call me crazy, but I’ve been told by an ornithology expert […]
SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Housing Push—and the Ethics Crisis Behind It
Santa Monica’s housing debate is no longer just about zoning, density, or state mandates. It has become a test of basic political ethics—and of whether residents can trust how major land-use decisions are being made […]
CuriousCity 1/30/26: JUST BEGINNING?
By CHARLES ANDREWS THESE ARE HISTORIC DAYS Our young children or grandchildren will be reading about this time, and the account they get in schoolbooks depends on how it plays out in the next few […]
A look inside Homestate Santa Monica.
Tasty brisket tacos, great service, lots of space.
Westside Persian Restaurant Seeks Donations to Rebuild After Fire (Video)
Owners seek donations to cover legal fees, insurance deductibles and recovery costs for cultural landmark honoring Persian Gulf War veterans and Middle Eastern heritage
$249 ‘Twilight Wine & Dine’ Tour Returns to Malibu for Sunset Season
The tour includes a visit one of several Malibu tasting rooms, followed by dinner Malibu Discovery has relaunched its Twilight Wine & Dine Tour, a four-hour evening experience priced at $249 per person that combines […]
Viceroy Santa Monica Offers Valentine’s and Galentine’s Poolside Dining Packages for Holiday
Private Cabanas, Champagne & S’mores: Viceroy Santa Monica’s Valentine’s Getaway Menu The Viceroy Santa Monica hotel is promoting a series of poolside cabana experiences for Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day on Feb. 13 and 14. […]
All’Antico Vinaio teams up with “King of Sandwiches” Owen Han for a limited-time sandwich
Han collaborates with the Italian favorite on La Mediterraneo, available nationwide for one month. All’Antico Vinaio has introduced a limited-time sandwich collaboration with social media chef Owen Han, widely known online as the “King of Sandwiches,” blending […]
Encampment Returns Days After Sweep (Video)
City crews sweep homeless encampment, days later, several tents return. Today, we hear from homeless people and residents about the effectiveness of encampment sweeps. @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media LA
Palisades Students Return to High School Campus (Video)
More than a year after the Palisades Fire displaced thousands, Palisades Charter High School reopens its campus—amid ongoing construction and mixed emotions
