Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Mar Vista’s Beethoven Market Loses Liquor License Over Violations
The restaurant, which opened after Adler purchased the former grocery store, has faced ongoing complaints from neighbors about noise, parking and alcohol service The city has revoked the liquor license for Beethoven Market in Mar […]
Southern California pizzerias unite to serve hundreds of free pizzas for those in need
L.A. Pizza Alliance brings together 50 pizza makers to support those affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires and ICE raids. Pizza makers from across Southern California gathered Wednesday night to provide free meals and […]
Downtown LA Bar Launches Weekly Cocktail Classes
January topics include New York craft cocktails, tequila, bartenders’ choice and fire techniques The Association, a downtown Los Angeles cocktail bar, is hosting a series of weekly “Class by Association” cocktail education sessions on Fridays […]
Nearly 50 Santa Monica Restaurants Join Winter Dine LA 2026
Notable participants feature Fia Restaurant, BOA Steakhouse, Lunetta and The Lobster Nearly 50 Santa Monica restaurants are participating in the winter edition of Dine LA Restaurant Week, offering prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus from Jan. […]
Santa Monica Locals Demand Answers Over Ethics Allegations in Housing Deal (Video)
Locals Confront Accused Councilmembers Over Conflicts in Affordable Housing Vote.
Woman accused in death of Loyola tennis star Braun Levi pleads not guilty
Prosecutors allege the driver was intoxicated and driving on a suspended license. The woman accused of driving drunk when she fatally struck Loyola High School senior and beloved tennis star Braun Levi entered a not-guilty […]
License Plate Readers Installed in Mar Vista
The cameras capture point-in-time images of the rear of vehicles traveling on public roadways License plate reader cameras have begun operating in Mar Vista as part of a broader public safety initiative funded by Los […]
Noteworthy1/14-21: PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER
By CHARLES ANDREWS WORRIED YET? Tough week. And who knows what will happen between when I write this and the next 12 hours. I check my TV way too frequently these days. Finally, white folks […]
Bank of America Gifts $1M to Rebuild Palisades YMCA
The grant, revealed on the one-year anniversary of the wildfires, will support construction of two new resilient campuses Bank of America announced a $1 million grant Thursday to the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to […]
Former CEO of Santa Monica–Based Nonprofit The Painted Turtle Charged With $5.2 Million Embezzlement
Ex-CEO Christopher Butler Faces 15 Felony Counts Tied to Alleged Embezzlement Prosecutors have accused the former head of a nonprofit camp of siphoning millions of dollars from the organization that serves children with chronic and […]
Santa Monica Names Retired Clerk as Interim Replacement
Anderson-Warren, who retired in 2023 after nearly eight years in the role, will start at an hourly rate of $119.13 The Santa Monica City Council has appointed retired City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren to serve in […]
How Vitorio’s Is Serving the Community One Year After the Palisades Fire (Video)
One year after the Pacific Palisades fire, Vitorio’s restaurant, a Palisades staple since 1984, is bringing food to customers in a different way while they’re holding on through grit, community, and hope.
