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Proposal to Study Creating More Westside Shelters Passes City Council

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Los Angeles City Council gives green light to conduct feasibility study By Sam Catanzaro Lawmakers have approved Councilmember Mike Bonin’s...

Man Arrested After Parking Illegally With Gun in Plain View While at Santa Monica Starbucks

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Santa Monica police make arrest near Starbucks on Main and Olympic A man was arrested after parking in the red...

Wolfgang Knabe Appointed as Interim Santa Monica Fire Chief

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Former LAFD and LAPD officer to replace Chief Bill Walker By Sam Catanzaro Wolfgang Knabe, a former Marine, LAFD firefighter...

SMa.r.t. Column: Community vs Commodity

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

The cost of housing in a capitalist society is primarily determined by who owns it. While housing can be bought,...

Experimenting with Mushrooms?

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Mushrooms are known for their earthy flavors and health benefits, Today we learn how to cook and store them. Brought...

Trejo’s Tacos Open, Rosti Expanding, Restaurant Honored

May 26, 2021

May 26, 2021

Santa Monica Food Scene By Kerry Slater Among the culinary happenings in Santa Monica include the opening of a Danny...

Councilmember Kevin McKeown Abruptly Announces Retirement

May 26, 2021

May 26, 2021

Retirement will be effective as of June 11  By Sam Catanzaro Longtime Santa Monica City Councilmember Kevin McKeown abruptly announced...

Cocktails For a Cause

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

It’s Mental Health Awareness month and Lanea Bar in Santa Monica has teamed up with I Got Your Back to...

Pacific Park Celebrates 25th Anniversary

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

May 26 anniversary for Pacific Park By Chad Winthrop After 15 million guests and 60 million rides, Pacific Park on...

Santa Monica High School Places Fourth in National Ocean Sciences Bowl

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

21 teams competed in virtual finals competition By Chad Winthrop Recently students from Santa Monica High School placed fourth in the National...