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SMMUSD Appoints New Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

He succeeds longtime VAPA coordinator Tom Whaley, who is set to retire at the end of the school year The...

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Film Review: The Amateur

April 10, 2025 Kathy Whitney Boole

FILM REVIEW THE AMATEURRated PG-13123 MinutesReleased April 11th The Amateur is a remarkably well-made film with a compelling plot line, stunning...

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Cockroach Infestation Temporarily Closes Tonic Bar at Erewhon Santa Monica

April 10, 2025 mirrormmg

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health temporarily shut down the tonic bar at Erewhon Market’s Santa Monica location...

Why Businesses Are Turning to Boutique Energy Consulting

April 10, 2025 mirrormmg

Doing business in California comes with the reality of paying the highest rates among the West Coast states. To illustrate,...

When Skill Meets Luck: Why Smart Gamblers Respect the Game

April 10, 2025 mirrormmg

Expert gamblers know something most people miss about betting. Wins come from both skill and pure chance. Most people think...

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(Video) Saijo, Culver City’s Newest Sushi Spot at 12473 Washington Boulevard

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

Bluefin Toro Hosomaki and Salmon w with Ikura. Signature Hand Roll Blue Crab, Shrimp, Salmon Belly. Something Special Salmon Hosomaki...

Dining, Food & Drink, News

Don’t Miss This Sunday’s Taco Pop-Up at Petit Grain Boulangerie

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

Petit Grain Boulangerie to Host a Preorder-Only Event on Sunday A special taco pop-up event will take place this Sunday...

Dining, News

Hal Frederick, Beloved Venice Restaurateur Who Helped Name Abbot Kinney Blvd., Dies at 91

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

In 1987, he opened Hal’s Bar & Grill on what was then still called West Washington Boulevard—a street Frederick helped rename Hal...

Hard, News

Santa Monica Councilmember Clarifies Position on Fairview Library Amid Public Outcry

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

The statement came during a packed City Council meeting April 8, where dozens of residents—many holding signs reading “Save the...

Dining, Food & Drink, News

Hop Into These Luxe Easter Brunches and Teas Around West Los Angeles

April 9, 2025 Staff Writer

Easter Weekend Plans? These Spots Are Serving Up Something Special With spring’s biggest holiday, Easter, approaching, we thought it was...

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SMMUSD Appoints New Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator

Film Review: The Amateur

Cockroach Infestation Temporarily Closes Tonic Bar at Erewhon Santa Monica

Why Businesses Are Turning to Boutique Energy Consulting

When Skill Meets Luck: Why Smart Gamblers Respect the Game

(Video) Saijo, Culver City’s Newest Sushi Spot at 12473 Washington Boulevard

Don’t Miss This Sunday’s Taco Pop-Up at Petit Grain Boulangerie

Hal Frederick, Beloved Venice Restaurateur Who Helped Name Abbot Kinney Blvd., Dies at 91

Santa Monica Councilmember Clarifies Position on Fairview Library Amid Public Outcry

Hop Into These Luxe Easter Brunches and Teas Around West Los Angeles

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