News February 22, 2022

Santa Monica Library Goes Fine Free

by Juliet Lemar

Santa Monica Public Library is going fine free! Learn more in this video brought to you by The Invisible Gardener.

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Prescribed Burn Set for Santa Monica Mountains on Friday

by Staff Writer

The Los Angeles County Fire Department, in coordination with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, expects to burn vegetation near Santa Maria Road and Dirt Mulholland Road. Fire officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn […]

News June 24, 2026

Scenes From a British Santa Monica Pub During the World Cup (Video)

by Staff Writer

Ye Olde King’s Head, one of the city’s most popular British pubs, has been hosting watch parties for England’s matches, making it a hub for expats of the Westside @yeoldekingshead

News June 19, 2026

Dragon Alley Coffee Opens on Santa Monica Boulevard (Video)

by Staff Writer

New Coffee Shop Opens in Downtown Santa Monica as Promenade Occupancy Hovers at 76% Check out the newly opened @dragonalleycoffee at 312 Santa Monica Blvd.

News June 14, 2026

Santa Monica’s Police Chief addresses the lack of hate crime charges in Promenade assault case

by Staff Writer

Chief Darrick Jacob has issued an open letter to Westside residents. Santa Monica Police Chief Darrick Jacob has written an open letter to the residents of the Westside after concerns about the assault on a […]

News June 18, 2026

Chef Dave Beran wins Best Chef California at James Beard Awards for Seline in Santa Monica

by Staff Writer

The Main Street tasting menu destination secures a major culinary honor less than two years after opening. This year’s James Beard Awards have singled out Chef Dave “DC” Beran, who has won the Best Chef […]

Hard June 23, 2026

Workshop Aims to Preserve Oakwood’s Black Heritage Through Community Mapping Project

by Staff Writer

Residents are invited to identify historic places, share stories and help shape preservation strategies for one of Los Angeles’ last remaining Black coastal communities. Community members will gather in Venice later this month to help […]