SMC breaks ground on first microforest at US community college
Last month, Santa Monica College (SMC) in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica and the Malibu Foundation unveiled a microforest on…
14,000 gallon sewage spill closes beaches, Santa Monica unaffected so far
Another day, another sewage spill. This time, approximately 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage poured forth into Ballona Creek and out…
State Supreme Court weighs removing a ballot measure that makes it harder to raise taxes
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to keep a measure off the November ballot that would make it harder…
Rent Control Board Chair Ericka Lesley announces run for City Council
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) board member and Chair of Santa Monica’s Rent Control Board, Ericka Lesley has officially declared…
California to tap AI tools to increase services access, reduce traffic jams
California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance,…
Santa Monica Animal Shelter to hold annual fundraiser day of activities
The Santa Monica Animal Shelter will hold its third annual open house fundraiser on Saturday, June 1, to raise money…
LA City Councilwoman Traci Park announces new homeless services and beach clean up in Venice
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park was joined by officials from the Bureau of Sanitation, Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles…
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a…
HOA Homefront:Â Did they change our rules properly?
Kelly,If the board decides to change any rules shouldn’t those rule changes…
Recent
Young adult novel popularity continues to soar at festival
For the tenth anniversary of the Yallwest book festival, over 50 authors in a plethora of genres signed books for excited fans and took part in panels discussing their latest works.…
Opinion: Santa Monica is an arts city
Diane Michelle Is a 38-year resident of Ocean Park who has been singing professionally since age 12, won a Battle of the Bands at the Hollywood Bowl when she was 17,…
Vikings, Jaguars keep playoff runs alive with late-inning heroics
Two local baseball squads saw their seasons continue in dramatic fashion Tuesday, while the Samohi Lady Vikings softball squad’s 2024 run came to a close. In a second-round CIF playoff contest,…
Around Town: Mothers Day weekend activities & eats
Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes includes the Venice Art Walk, lot’s of Mothers Day food options and much more. Free Movie Fridays on…
Opera icon returns to BroadStage for family affair
On Friday, Garanča will be back at the BroadStage as part of the Celebrity Opera Recital Series, a family affair as she will be accompanied by an orchestra led by her…
SMC, Chamber continue talent program with biotech, cloud computing focuses
On April 26, Santa Monica College (SMC) and the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce furthered its Chamber Talent Connect program, which builds partnerships for SMC students and Santa Monica businesses, by…
SQA ceremony honors environmental stewardship in business community
Local business achievements in environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic development were celebrated this past week during the 2024 Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA) ceremony. The event, held at the Annenberg Community…
Disney’s streaming business turns a profit in Q2 after challenge to Iger
The Walt Disney Co. swung to a loss in its second quarter because of restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped expectations and its streaming business turned a profit.…
Tourism summit highlights importance of foreign visitors in pandemic recovery
On May 2, local leaders gathered at Hotel Casa Del Mar for the 15th annual Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Summit, featuring an unveiling of the 2023 Tourism Economic and Fiscal…
Barnes & Noble set for summer 2024 opening, but Din Tai Fung could be 2025
Contrary to some frivolous posting on social media, both the eagerly-awaited Din Tai Fung restaurant and the Barnes & Noble bookstore are still on course to open outlets in Downtown Santa…
An AI-controlled F-16 took the Air Force Secretary for a historic ride
With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange and white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of US airpower. But the aerial combat that followed…
Westside celebrates Mexican heritage during holiday weekend
All of the Westside came together to celebrate Mexican culture, heritage and freedom during various Cinco de Mayo events this past weekend. In Santa Monica, local points of interest like the…
Jaguars find long-awaited roar with playoff success
After a very lean period for the New Roads baseball squad, the Jaguars unit has finally found its roar thanks to new leadership on the field and in the dugout. This…
Community News
410,000+ Signatures Submitted To Qualify Bold New Initiative For L.A. County Ballot
A coalition of housing affordability and mental health experts, community advocates, firefighters, business and union leaders, and front-line service providers…
State/National
California to sell generic opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the drug that can…
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