Local entrepreneurial women taste success with launch of new whiskey brand: Two Santa Monica residents ventured into the spirits scene with the launch of their debut drink, a blend combining
Panel talks countering ‘truth decay’: Santa Monica College played host to a community conversation entitled “Countering Truth Decay” with a panel speaking on how to create more robust discourse on
Football fanatics flock to see fresh flag program: The 2023 fall season for Samohi athletics introduced girls flag football to the schedule, the sport’s first year officially sanctioned by
Santa Monica Pier evacuated just days before previously scheduled pier emergency evacuation test: A man claiming to be in possession of a bomb climbed the 130-foot-tall Ferris Wheel on the
Today is the third of our annual Year in Review features. The next four editions of the print paper will contain the Year in Review and while the newspapers will
Scholarships support college-bound foster youth: Ready To Succeed hosted their annual two-day summer camp, Camp Ready, in July. The event is the start of the internship and scholarship program for
Today is the second of our annual Year in Review features summarizing the news from 2023. You can find the regular features such as columns, breaking news and calendar listings
Barbecue bon viveur Kevin Bludso opens outlet in central Santa Monica: Arguably Southern California’s most celebrated local pitmaster, Kevin Bludso, once again expanded his scope of operations and opened
Santa Monica celebrates the Most Loved Awards: Santa Monica recognized its best businesses with the annual unveiling of the Most Loved contest winners. More than 60,000 votes were cast
As the Broad Stage geared up for the return of in-person performances, it launched an interactive virtual series giving viewers an intimate look inside the creative journey behind its newly
JUNE
Despite the rise of remote work and pandemic closures, Santa Monica’s office rents didn’t hit rock bottom. Companies fled Santa Monica offices in higher numbers than the
JULY
City Council appointed Lana Negrete as two-time former Mayor and longtime City Councilmember Kevin McKeown abruptly retired in early June. Negrete is a small business owner who said she
