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SMa.r.t. Column: The Promenade – Leaving the Past to Reimagine its Future

February 12, 2021

February 12, 2021

PART I This week the City Council started discussing the next move for the Santa Monica Promenade, our beleaguered and...

Looking for Book Recommendations to Add to Your 2021 List?

February 12, 2021

February 12, 2021

Reading proven positive mental health benefits including stress relief, broadening empathy, fighting off dementia, and even helping those with depression,...

Armed Suspects Arrested in Santa Monica After Car and Foot Pursuit

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

Four suspects arrested Wednesday in Santa Monica in chase that started in West LA By Sam Catanzaro Police arrested four...

Edify TV: Lawsuits Filed Against Ballona Wetlands Project

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

Two lawsuits have been filed seeking to stop a Ballona Wetlands restoration project, saying the plan would “allow for the...

State Law Looks to Make Permanent Alcohol-Related Al Fresco Dining Practices

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

Sen. Wiener introduces Senate Bill 314 By Toi Creel A bill introduced to the state legislature looks to make permanent...

How to Protect Your Home From Wildfire.

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

Research Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains has been a leader in environmental education and community outreach since 1964,...

One of LA’s Best Pie Shops Opening in Santa Monica

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

Ocean Avenue storefront coming for popular Brentwood-based Winston Pies By Kerry Slater One of Los Angeles’s best pie shops is...

Food Review: OMG That’s a Good Sandwich

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

The pricey yet stellar OMG sandwich from Heroic Italian in Santa Monica By Kerry Slater A Twitter thread showcasing the...

Santa Monica Teen Dies From Fentanyl Overdose After Contacted by Dealer on Snapchat

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

Mother says to “please watch your kids” after tragic incident By Sam Catanzaro “Please watch your kids,” says the Santa...

Opinion: Councilmember Davis on Miramar Recusal

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

By Gleam Davis, Santa Monica City Councilmember Prior to receiving any inquiry from any member of the public, I timely...