Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Library Finds Demand for Longer Hours, Safer Spaces and More Youth Services as Officials Plan Future Changes
The findings come as libraries continue adapting to changing public needs following the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting patterns in library use and ongoing budget and operational constraints. The Santa Monica Public Library has released a comprehensive […]
Venice Bungalow Tied to Fashion Designer Suzanne Marchese Lists for $1.99M
Marchese is Selling the Home Following the Opening of RESA’s FIrst Retail Store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard Last Year. A renovated Venice bungalow once owned by fashion designer Suzanne Marchese has been listed for $1.998 […]
Barbie House Santa Monica: Iconic Beachfront Rental now for rent for $38K
Built in 1998 as part of a pastel trio, the four-level “Barbie House” returns to the market. One of the most photographed curiosities on the Southern California coast, the neon-pink “Barbie House” that puts a […]
Local seniors targeted as identity thieves exploit high-value Westside properties
15-count indictment reveals how Westwood and Santa Monica homes were used as collateral. Federal authorities arrested 11 people on Thursday, March 19, for their alleged roles in a sophisticated real estate fraud ring that targeted […]
LAPD Officers Charged with $77K in Insurance Fraud
Prosecutors allege that between September 2020 and January 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the officers filed for unemployment benefits despite working full time as police officers. Two Los Angeles police officers have been charged with […]
Friday Night Jazz Series Returns to Santa Monica College
Carl Allen, a world-renowned jazz musician with more than 200 recordings, has performed with a wide range of artists, including Sammy Davis Jr. and Herbie Hancock. The Santa Monica College Music Department will continue its […]
Nightly one-way traffic controls set for Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Verizon begins fiber optic restoration between PCH and mile marker 1.8. Nighttime commuters using Topanga Canyon Boulevard should prepare for new one-way traffic controls beginning Monday, March 23, as crews work to restore infrastructure damaged […]
LA Master Chorale to Perform This Shining Night at First Lutheran Church of Venice
The program will explore themes of love, community and connection, showcasing a range of choral works spanning contemporary and classical traditions. The Los Angeles Master Chorale will headline the season finale of the “Masters in […]
Santa Monica Livestream to Spotlight Legacy Businesses and Community Impact
Organizers said the discussion will focus on how legacy businesses contribute to the local economy and what it takes to sustain them over decades. A virtual event highlighting long-standing local businesses and their role in […]
Film Review: Reminders of Him
FILM REVIEWREMINDERS OF HIMRated PG-13114 MinutesReleased March 13th Based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name that was published in 2022, this is a heartfelt romance bridging tragedy and love, memories and hopes. The […]
SM.a.r.t Column: Two = Three – Possible Scenarios For SMO
A Comparative Environmental, Financial, and Regulatory Analysis The Two Scenarios (Three?) The airport remains operational or closed, but likely leading to the third and future use of the land. So it should be worth taking […]
$13,500 Fine: Santa Monica Police Warn of Steep Costs Ahead of Weekend DUI Checkpoint
Police will monitor for alcohol, prescription drug, and marijuana impairment. Santa Monica police officers will patrol for impaired motorists on Friday during a DUI checkpoint scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at […]
