Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage. Shortly after the protest ended, Redzepi issued a statement saying he was to step away from Noma.
Women’s History Month food festival highlights women-led restaurants across Los Angeles
Regarding Her’s monthlong culinary celebration features chef collaborations, pop-ups, markets, and special dining events. Get ready for part two of Regarding Her’s Women’s History Month Festival, a celebration highlighting the contributions of women in the […]
Persian Restaurant ‘Chattanooga’ to Open at Former Izzy’s Deli Site
New eatery promises “Pure Persian Flavor” in long-vacant Wilshire Boulevard space. A new Persian restaurant called Chattanooga is preparing to open at 1433 Wilshire Blvd., taking over the longtime location of the shuttered Izzy’s Deli, […]
Venice Boardwalk Cafe Offers Hands-On Espresso and Coffee Class
Monthly workshop at Castanea Sicilian Cafe teaches barista basics, latte art and espresso techniques. Castanea Sicilian Cafe on Ocean Front Walk is hosting a hands-on espresso and coffee class Friday evening, inviting participants to learn […]
Duke’s Malibu Reopens This Weekend After Yearlong Closure
Beachfront restaurant survived Palisades Fire but was inundated by debris flows weeks later. Duke’s Malibu is scheduled to reopen Friday at noon, ending a nearly yearlong closure caused by a mudslide that buried the beachfront […]
CoStar Data Shows Santa Monica Retail Market Showing Signs of Rebound
Investor activity is also increasing. Over the past 12 months, retail property sales in Santa Monica totaled about $143 million, up from $135 million the previous year, according to the report. Retail real estate activity […]
Los Angeles County braces for a dangerous heat wave with temperatures 20–30 degrees above normal
National Weather Service warns of a high risk for heat illness on Thursday and Friday as record-breaking March temperatures hit the region. Dangerous heat is expected across the Los Angeles region this week, with forecasters […]
Officials Launch Task Force to Improve Water Quality Near Santa Monica Pier (Video)
New taskforce tackles poor water quality near Santa Monica Pier. Reporter @juliet.lemar Beach report card @healthebay
Noteworthy 3/11-18/26: WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
By CHARLES ANDREWS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: “HONOUR” – The first theatrical presentation, on the Kaplan Stage, at the beautiful new Ruskin Group Theatre at the airport, just a couple doors down from the old location, knocks […]
Bleak Week Film Festival returns to Santa Monica with a global expansion
American Cinematheque’s “Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair” will screen films at the Aero Theatre while expanding to nearly 100 theaters worldwide. American Cinematheque’s annual “Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair” film festival is returning this year […]
Real-Time PCH Traffic Video Now Streaming Through Caltrans Website
New Caltrans video feeds from Pacific Coast Highway allow the public to monitor traffic. Real-time traffic video from Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu is now available to the public through the Caltrans website, giving both […]
Letter to the Mayor and Santa Monica City Council from Friends of Sunset Park
The FOSP Board has voted to not apply for a city grant this year. Until 2024-25, the city website Neighborhood Organizations page said, The Neighborhood Organization Grant Program “is designed to provide financial support to […]






