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People are Using Palisades for “Disaster Tours.” Local Officials Are Trying to Stop Them

July 1, 2025 Staff Writer

A new motion introduced to City Council requests a coordinated strategy from LADOT, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the...

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Santa Monica Favorite Esters Rebrands as Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar

June 30, 2025 Staff Writer

New Concept Launches With French-Spanish Flair and Free Bubbles Esters Wine Shop, the fave Parisian-style wine bar in downtown Santa...

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Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica’s Great Park: It’s Time to Deliver on 100 Years of Promise

June 30, 2025 Staff Writer

Santa Monica stands at the edge of history. For nearly a century, residents have consistently supported turning the airport land...

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Why Nordstrom Says It’s Closing Its Santa Monica Place Location

June 30, 2025 Staff Writer

A Nordstrom spokesperson explained the closure as a strategic realignment Nordstrom confirmed its decision to close its Santa Monica store...

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Three-Bed Palisades Highlands Townhouse Hits Market for $1.7M

June 30, 2025 Staff Writer

The Mediterranean-style property, located at 1529 Michael Lane, is part of a 71-unit community A remodeled 1,919-square-foot townhouse in the...

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Six-Bed Mar Vista Hilltop Home Under Construction Lists for $5.3M

June 30, 2025 Staff Writer

The private backyard is complete with a pool, spa, fire pit, built-in BBQ, and areas for outdoor dining A stunning...

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(Video) Getty Villa Reopens Six Months After Dodging Destruction of Palisades Wildfires

June 29, 2025 Staff Writer

With the reopening also comes a new exhibit, “The Kingdom of Pylos” Getty Villa Reopens Six Months After Dodging Destruction...

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Free Virtual Planetarium Shows Coming to SMC in July

June 29, 2025 Staff Writer

The virtual format is in place as construction of the new SMC Planetarium and Observatory nears completion The Santa Monica...

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Santa Monica Adopts $793.3M Budget for FY25-27, Prioritizing Housing and Safety

June 29, 2025 Staff Writer

The budget preserves core services and invests in major projects, including over $1 billion in hotel investments The Santa Monica...

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Iranian Pastor in West L.A. Speaks as Church Rocked by Immigration Raids

June 28, 2025 Staff Writer

Five Detained as Fear Spreads Through Persian Christian Faith Community Fear has spread through a West Los Angeles congregation after...

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People are Using Palisades for “Disaster Tours.” Local Officials Are Trying to Stop Them

Santa Monica Favorite Esters Rebrands as Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar

Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica’s Great Park: It’s Time to Deliver on 100 Years of Promise

Why Nordstrom Says It’s Closing Its Santa Monica Place Location

Three-Bed Palisades Highlands Townhouse Hits Market for $1.7M

Six-Bed Mar Vista Hilltop Home Under Construction Lists for $5.3M

(Video) Getty Villa Reopens Six Months After Dodging Destruction of Palisades Wildfires

Free Virtual Planetarium Shows Coming to SMC in July

Santa Monica Adopts $793.3M Budget for FY25-27, Prioritizing Housing and Safety

Iranian Pastor in West L.A. Speaks as Church Rocked by Immigration Raids

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