Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Annenberg Beach House Announces Summer Programming
Some scheduled events include a World Cup Fun & Watch Party, a PRIDE Sunset Swim for those 18 and older, and a series of Sunset Picnics. The Annenberg Community Beach House will launch its summer […]
SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 1.
If you live in Santa Monica and have ever wondered why the city seems to have so little control over what gets built near the beach, the answer traces back to a bureaucratic failure that […]
Santa Monica Pier ranked California’s second most polluted beach in 2026 Heal the Bay report
Increased storm runoff and urban infrastructure failures drive down water safety grades. Chronic bacterial pollution has landed the Santa Monica Pier in the number two spot on California’s annual “Beach Bummers” list, anchoring a statewide […]
Film Review: In the Grey
FILM REVIEWIN THE GREYRated R98 MinutesReleased May 15th Director Guy Ritchie is a master of international action films, and he pulls out all the stops here. In the Grey is a sleek, well-planned, and intelligent […]
Curious City 05/22/26: BLUE WAVE? NO, WE NEED A NEW WAVE
By Charles Andrews I DIDN’T START OUT THIS WAY I was a good kid. Stayed away from trouble. But I was a lousy student, despite scoring high on aptitude tests, was a National Merit Scholar, […]
Pop’s Bagels closes original Brentwood shop, debuts new Santa Monica storefront on Montana
Founder Zach Liporace transitions from San Vicente Boulevard to the former B&T’s Deli space. The sad news is that Pop’s Bagels closed their Brentwood location, at 11928 San Vicente, on April 30 after five years, […]
Chinese Coffee Chain Eyes Santa Monica Expansion
Cotti Coffee, which launched in China in 2022, has grown explosively to more than 18,000 stores worldwide and operates in 33 countries. Cotti Coffee, a rapidly expanding Chinese coffee chain, is preparing to open locations […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles. Its products, including the best-selling chocolate caramel cake. Sweet Laurel, the popular gluten-free, grain-free and […]
Michelin Guide California adds 6 new Westside restaurants to the 2026 selections
The mid-year additions spotlight elite Sawtelle omakase counters, a white-hot Pico-Robertson tasting menu, and a beloved taco staple. Six Southern California restaurants have been added to the prestigious Michelin Guide California ahead of the organization’s […]
Noteworthy 5/20-27/26: GOODBYE COLBERT, + CBS CRED
By CHARLES ANDREWS WILL STEPHEN COLBERT HAVE THE LAST LAUGH? I’m sure he will, though I can’t yet know the form of it. Every President is the butt of political humor, but not even Richard […]
County Lets Wildfire Rent Price-Gouging Protections Expire
Supervisors had renewed the emergency rules on a month-to-month basis since last summer. A proposed 30-day extension failed to gain majority support during Tuesday’s board meeting. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday […]
West LA Becomes a Major Sporting Event Fan Zone Hotspot (Video)
From ESPN Beach for the Super Bowl to massive World Cup fan zones in Santa Monica & Venice — LA’s beach cities are gearing up for a huge 2026-2028 takeover
