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Film Review: WolfWalkers

April 25, 2021

April 25, 2021

Rated PG103 MinutesReleased November 13th on AppleTV+2021 Academy Award Nomination for Best Animated Film Many years ago, like long ago...

Ramada Inn Homeless Shelter Appeal Denied in Unanimous Vote

April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

A unanimous vote by The Board of Public Works denied an appeal filed on behalf of 400 local residents and...

Letter to Editor: State Housing Mandates and Santa Monica

April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

Dear Editor, State housing mandates and Santa Monica: The state wants the city to build 6000 affordable housing units at...

Edify TV: Venice Vigil for Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo

April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

This week a group gathered in Venice to pay homage to two Black people killed by police: Daunte Wright and...

SMa.r.t. Column: SMMUSD’s Financial Performance and Underlying Issues

April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

There has been much discussion regarding the SMMUSD’s financial performance.  The Board recently issued a statement noting that they have...

Santa Monica City Council Allocates $29.3 Million in Stimulus Funds

April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

Economic recovery for nonprofits, SM Pier tenets, homelessness and more to get stimulus funds  By Sam Catanzaro  Santa Monica lawmakers...

Mobile Dental Clinic Provides Needed Care for Homeless Vets

April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

This week a free mobile dental clinic created by Village for Vets, The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC,...

Restaurant Spotlight: Tar And Roses Serves Up Wood-Fired Cuisine, Earthy Wines With Reopening

April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

Popular SM restaurant back up and running By Toi Creel Far too many restaurants have fallen victim to the pandemic....

City Launches Pilot Program to Help Santa Monica Tenants Facing Evictions

April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office recently launched an initiative with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles to provide legal...

Fusion Restaurant With Latin American Sushi, Wine Cellar Opening in Santa Monica

April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

Misael Guerrero-helmed restaurant to open April 23 By Toi Creel A fusion restaurant featuring Latin American sushi and a wine...