Santa Monica Pier’s iconic Ferris wheel to go dark for Earth Hour
The legendary fairground attraction at Pacific Park will join other world-famous landmarks around the world at 8:30pm on March 25.
Former Loews Hotel staff to be re-hired by Regent
Following the closure of Loews, new hotel owner and operator plan to re-hire workers.
Weather-weary California hopes for sunny spring
Following record-breaking rainfall, sunny skies return to Santa Monica.
WorkAbility program benefits students and local businesses
The WorkAbility Program in SMMUSD provides special education students with work experience.
Vons is gone, long live Vons
As the retail outlet gets razed, we compare the architectural renderings of…
A sneak peek inside the new Pierside Hotel
The location on Colorado that has been home to a hotel for…
First Farmesa by Chipotle opens on Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica is the first city in the US to try out…
Recent
Spring brings more wind, rain and snow to soaked California
Rain and strong winds return to Santa Monica as storms continue across the state.
Crime Watch: phone-y thieves
In the early morning hours of March 18, 2023, three subjects, Michael Leonardo Pico-Quintero, Tatiana Yuli Arango-Cheves and Sindy Milena Peralta-Porras, were arrested for identity theft, possession of stolen property, and…
First look inside The Beacon hotel, formally known as the Shangri-La
The hotel formerly known as The Shangri-La has been rebranded and is undergoing transformation into something interesting indeed
Homelessness, rehabilitation and health care: What to know about Newsom’s legacy tour
Gov. Gavin Newsom starts defining his legacy on a four-day statewide tour that focuses on priorities interrupted by crisis and the COVID pandemic, including homelessness, criminal justice and health care
Two hospitalized after weekend assaults
SMPD responded to a pair assaults over the St. Patrick’s day weekend.
Farmer’s Market Fog
These days, everything seems like it has its own catch phrase: ‘Heirloom’. ‘Artisanal’. ‘Organic’. From ‘natural’ or ‘non-GMO’ to ‘classic’, foods don’t only carry a brand name, but an often-convoluted description
Letter: Santa Monica Angel
Wednesday evening, March 15, my wife and I were taking our daily constitutional through the byways of our lovely city.
Brambila Salon celebrates 20 years in Santa Monica
Mary Brambila’s salon has become a welcoming and relaxing oasis for clients
Council approves concealed carry weapon license fee increase
Following a ruling by the Supreme Court ruling in June 2022, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been inundated by applications
New Board of Education members reflect on their first 100 days
School Board members Alicia Mignano and Stacy Rouse reflect on their first few months in office
Re-View: Zinque Venice
How can you review a restaurant that has great hours, great parking, and a menu so full of my favorite dishes that there’s not enough space to even list the dishes.
Letter: violent crime
I believe there is a crucial untold story behind the recent attempted murders and hate crime attacks in our city.
Student capitalize on late SAT test with extra prep time
Preparing for college is one of the most mentally taxing times for young students and one of the application milestones, the always stressful SAT test
Community News
PAL Runners breaking records in the LA Marathon
LA Marathon- Santa Monica Eight Santa Monica Police Activities League Youth Complete The Los Angeles Marathon It’s been said to…
State/National
California’s Newsom launches 2nd term with contrast to GOP
Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his second and final term on Friday
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