October 27, 2025
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Westside Beat: Tree Lighting at 3rd Street Promenade​

Santa Monica, California officially kicked-off the Holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony, which was hosted at the Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade. Chella is on the scene with a first-hand look at the […]

Mirror columnist Barbara Bishop.

Hot Flash: Navigating the Holiday Buffet

By Barbara Bishop Thanksgiving is next week. It’s my favorite holiday. I usually start the holiday feast at a specialty food store in Houston with my sister in law. Then we cook for two days […]

Westside Beat: Ice @ Santa Monica

Chella is on location in Santa Monica, California during the grand opening of Ice in Santa Monica. Now in its 11th year this Winter Wonderland is open until January 15th.

Holiday Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Monica

By Constance Farrell This week is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Santa Monica is home to many nonprofit organizations that work year-round to provide food and services to our most vulnerable residents. As we head into […]

CHINESE NEW YEAR @ Santa Monica Place | #YearOfTheRooster

A Lunar New Year celebration was held in the center of Santa Monica Place. The multicultural celebration included traditional decorations, live performances, arts, crafts as well as an opportunity for participants to donate to Love […]

The Venice Cinco De Mayo Parade Returns!

After a 32 hiatus, the Venice Cinco De Mayo parade was resurrected. The annual parade started in the 1960s, but abruptly stopped in the 1980s. In 2016 this cultural tradition was revitalized by the Pico […]