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Illegal Street Racing in Westside Neighborhoods

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

Street racers and car clubs on PCH and surrounding neighborhoods have residents concerned about safety. This video was brought to...

Food Review: New Ramen Spot is Much Needed Addition to Montana Avenue Dining Scene

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

Kai Ramen opens first Westside location By Kerry Slater A new ramen spot on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica–the first...

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Opens Santa Monica ‘Ghost Kitchen’

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

Controversial wellness company launches healthy takeout venture By Kerry Slater Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop has opened a “ghost kitchen” in Santa...

Hear From Veteran Who Was Hit in San Vicente Encampment Crash

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

Ryan, a Veteran and resident of an encampment on San Vicente Boulevard, was a hit by a vehicle that crashed...

Dogtown Media CEO Meets With WIPO and UN on Future of Mobile Apps

March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021

Dogtown Media CEO and Venice local Marc Fischer recently met with the United Nations WIPO Agency and Kenyan Entrepreneurs at...

Santa Monica Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conning Women He Dated Into Investing in Sham Companies

March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021

A Santa Monica man has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for deceiving women––including actress Jenifer Lewis–into investing...

Westsiders Getting Vaccinated at Higher Rates

March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021

New data suggests Westside neighborhoods are receiving more Covid-19 Vaccines then other areas in Los Angeles, this video brought to...

Westside Boy Raising Money to Find Cure for Twin’s Genetic Disorder

March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021

A Westside boy for the fifth year in a row is raising money to help find a cure for his...

Virtual Julia Morgan Legacy Event in honor of Women’s History Month

March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Annenberg Community Beach House and Santa Monica Conservancy present a special commemoration of...

Arrest Made in Murder of Beloved Venice Photographer

March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021

John DeCindis, Photographer, Artist, and Venice local passed away on Saturday, February 27th, from injuries sustained after violent assault near...