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California Consortium of Song Presents “Playhouse Sessions” This Friday, December 8

December 7, 2017

December 7, 2017

The California Consortium of Song is presenting an eclectic evening of ‘pin-drop’ acoustic perfection, with no intermission, under the stars...

SMMUSD Schools Closed Again Today Due to Smoke from Bel-Air Fires

December 7, 2017

December 7, 2017

Dear parents and guardians, All SMMUSD schools will be closed today, Dec. 7, 2017, in an abundance of caution and with the...

Westside Beat: Tree Lighting at 3rd Street Promenade​

December 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

Santa Monica, California officially kicked-off the Holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony, which was hosted at the Santa...

Sacramento’s Possible Solution to California’s Housing Crisis

December 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

As California’s housing supply has stagnated while demand has risen for years, legislators in Sacramento passed fifteen bills — signed...

Santa Monica Smoke Advisory: Southern California Fires Impact on Outdoor & School Activities

December 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

Air quality in Santa Monica is poor today according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District due to the...

Bye Bye Busy Bee

December 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

Santa Monica’s beloved Busy Bee Hardware is closing its doors. Here is a letter that Laura Kidson Hausladen sent out… Dear...

All SMMUSD Schools Closed Today

December 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

All Santa Monica-Malibu District Schools are closed today due to developments of the fires in Ventura. However, any district office...

Boring Company Maps Out Potential Underground Tunnels, Including to Santa Monica

December 5, 2017

December 5, 2017

Should Elon Musk’s Boring Company ever get the technology and the regulatory approvals in shape to move forward with building...

Olympic Legend Anita L. DeFrantz Discusses New Memoir at Santa Monica Public Library

December 5, 2017

December 5, 2017

Santa Monica Public Library is honored to welcome Olympic legend and Santa Monica resident Anita L. DeFrantz for a discussion...

Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Wins HSMAI Adrian Award

December 5, 2017

December 5, 2017

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has recognized Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) with a prestigious Adrian...