Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Film Review: You, Me & Tuscany
FILM REVIEWYOU, ME & TUSCANYRatedPG-13104 MinutesReleased April 10th The “Little Mermaid” meets “Simon, Duke of Hastings from Bridgerton,” and they get hosed down in an Italian vineyard! It could have been as hard to believe […]
Curious City 4/17/26: WHO WILL SAVE U.S., AND SM? – US!
By CHARLES ANDREWS ANGER, OR FORGIVENESS? How about both. But there must be accountability – no justice, no peace – before we can stop the bleeding and proceed towards a future that works for everyone. […]
Santa Monica Advances Plans for World Cup Activations, Major Events Through 2028
World Cup activations include “Golden Hour” events on the Third Street Promenade, a ticketed “World Play Zone” family area near the Metro station, wellness and craft sessions in Tongva Park, and the “COAST” open-streets festival […]
SM.a.r.t Column: Drinking Water in Santa Monica: A City Fighting for Every Drop
Santa Monica is rushing its long-term water plan to state regulators — and giving residents just one week to weigh in. The city is required by California law to hold a public hearing before filing […]
Exclusive Interview: Chef Brian Bornemann on Crudo e Nudo’s 5th Anniversary and the Magic of Sustainable Dining
Inside the 100-Square-Foot Kitchen Where the Menu Changes with the Morning Tide. By Dolores Quintana Crudo e Nudo, the sustainable Santa Monica restaurant that serves local fish and seafood and natural wines, is there for […]
Pier Vacancy Drags On as New Tenant Lease Stalls at City Council (Video)
Former Rusty’s Surf Ranch pier location still empty while new tenant lease stalls at City Council. Reporter @juliet.lemar
Smashburger Sensation The Win~Dow set to open on Montana Avenue
The Venice-born stand brings its famous $4.50 cheeseburgers and a new breakfast menu to Santa Monica. Santa Monica’s Montana Avenue will welcome a new dining staple this May as The Win~Dow Santa Monica prepares to […]
County Hosts Resource Fair to Help Launch Small Food Businesses
The event offered hands-on assistance, workshops in English and Spanish, application support and information on fee subsidies for the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations and Compact Mobile Food Operation programs. Los Angeles County officials held a […]
Dragon Alley Coffee Shop Planned for Santa Monica Promenade
The couple behind the project said the café is inspired by warm childhood memories of sharing coffee with family. A new coffee shop called Dragon Alley Coffee Shop is preparing to open on the Santa […]
Two injured after Porsche GT3 plunges 100 feet off Malibu hillside road
Emergency responders found both occupants after their vehicle rolled down an embankment. Emergency crews rescued two people Tuesday afternoon after their sports car plunged roughly 100 feet down a steep embankment and landed near a […]
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Palisades Relocates to Pali Hub
Although the application filing deadline has passed, staff continue to provide personalized assistance to those who have already applied, including help with disbursements. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s disaster loan outreach center in Pacific Palisades […]
Cyclist Returns to Santa Monica Site of Near-Fatal Crash to Finish 1,320-mile Pacific Coast Ride
On the five-year anniversary of the collision, Hoyt plans to depart Portland on July 17 and ride roughly 1,320 miles down the Pacific Coast Highway to Santa Monica over 44 days. Five years after a […]






