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Potential Curfew Coming to Santa Monica State Beach after Violent Incidents

April 13, 2025

April 13, 2025

The discussion follows several disturbing incidents that occurred during late-night hours on or near the beach City leaders in Santa...

Film Review: Warfare

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Warfare is the ugly truth about war. It is gut-wrenching, brilliant filmmaking about the brutal and sad lot of a...

County Offers Housing Vouchers to Wildfire Survivors

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Priority placement is being granted to those who lost their homes in the early 2025 wildfires Survivors of the January...

SMMUSD Appoints New Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

He succeeds longtime VAPA coordinator Tom Whaley, who is set to retire at the end of the school year The...

Film Review: The Amateur

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

FILM REVIEW THE AMATEURRated PG-13123 MinutesReleased April 11th The Amateur is a remarkably well-made film with a compelling plot line, stunning...

Cockroach Infestation Temporarily Closes Tonic Bar at Erewhon Santa Monica

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health temporarily shut down the tonic bar at Erewhon Market’s Santa Monica location...

(Video) Saijo, Culver City’s Newest Sushi Spot at 12473 Washington Boulevard

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Bluefin Toro Hosomaki and Salmon w with Ikura. Signature Hand Roll Blue Crab, Shrimp, Salmon Belly. Something Special Salmon Hosomaki...

Don’t Miss This Sunday’s Taco Pop-Up at Petit Grain Boulangerie

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Petit Grain Boulangerie to Host a Preorder-Only Event on Sunday A special taco pop-up event will take place this Sunday...

Hal Frederick, Beloved Venice Restaurateur Who Helped Name Abbot Kinney Blvd., Dies at 91

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

In 1987, he opened Hal’s Bar & Grill on what was then still called West Washington Boulevard—a street Frederick helped rename Hal...

Santa Monica Councilmember Clarifies Position on Fairview Library Amid Public Outcry

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

The statement came during a packed City Council meeting April 8, where dozens of residents—many holding signs reading “Save the...