Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Film Review: Train Dreams
FILM REVIEWTRAIN DREAMSRated PG-13102 MinutesReleased in Theatres November 21st, Now Streaming on NetflixNominated for one Golden Globe, may be nominated for the Academy Awards Train Dreams is based on a novella by Denis Johnson, published […]
SM.a.r.t Column: Why Go Beyond?
One question echoed through City Hall’s chambers Tuesday night, asked almost four dozen different ways by four dozen different residents who stayed until nearly 1 AM: Why is this Council going beyond the already transformative […]
CuriousCity1/16/26: GET REAL ON TUES
By CHARLES ANDREWS A REVEALING, IMPORTANT COUNCIL MEETING LAST TUESDAY A City Council member, JESSE ZWICK, who took a six-figure salary position as an advocate for a housing developer, which he revealed last October just […]
Man Makes Anti-Semitic Remarks During Santa Monica City Council Meeting (Video)
The man, who spoke during public comment, press council members about illicit activity.
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 […]
