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Santa Monica’s Chess Park Set to Close

February 24, 2022

February 24, 2022

Removal of chessboards to begin February 28 By Dolores Quintana Santa Monica’s Chess Park will soon be no more as...

Prang Seeks Third Term as LA County Assessor

February 23, 2022

February 23, 2022

Incumbent explains the role of the assessor and its impact on residential and commercial properties By Nick Antonicello For too...

Hawaiian Donut Shop Moving Into Former Santa Monica Ben & Jerry’s

February 23, 2022

February 23, 2022

Holey Grail coming to Main Street soon By Dolores Quintana A Hawaiian donut shop that uses taro root dough is...

Local Diner Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a Special Giveaway

February 23, 2022

February 23, 2022

Beloved, award-winning local restaurant John O’Groats is celebrating its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, February 26th. In celebration of the big...

Random Acts of Kindness Day Celebrated at Local Cafe

February 23, 2022

February 23, 2022

La La Land Kind Cafe in collaboration with Jergens treated customers to free giveaways during Random Acts of Kindness Day..Video...

City of Santa Monica Still Seeking Volunteers for Homeless Count Tonight

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

2022 Santa Monica Homeless Count, February 23, 2022, 11 p.m. – 3am, Beach Lot 4 South, 2030 Ocean Avenue, Santa...

Interview With Aero Theatre’s Gwen Deglise

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

American Cinematheque’s Gwen Deglise talks about what the theatre has to offer community By Dolores Quintana The Aero Theatre at...

Santa Monica Library Goes Fine Free

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

Santa Monica Public Library is going fine free! Learn more in this video brought to you by The Invisible Gardener.

Spotlight On Black Health And Wellness During Black History Month

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

Building Bridges Art exchange in collaboration with The City of Santa Monica is highlighting black artists during Black History month...

Opinion: Response to ‘Santa Monica—Dawn of the Downtown Dead Now Playing in Santa Monica’

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

By Michelle Gray In an inaccurate and cruelly reductive piece, “Santa Monica—Dawn of the Downtown Dead Now Playing in Santa...