The California Supreme Court handed down two decisions last week that could impact decades of sentencing for gang-related offenses and allow thousands of people to petition courts to reexamine their
Americana in the Park will return for its fifth year with a special edition celebrating Santa Monica's 150th anniversary, featuring diverse musical acts reflecting the city's
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Bergamot Station Open House, Red Bull Origin Venice Beach Open, New Orleans popup and Rustic
Gov. Gavin Newsom and his fellow Democrats in the Legislature incessantly denounce President Donald Trump for trampling on civil rights in his lust for power.
Their current drive to sanction
When Russell Ma first volunteered with ACEing Autism at a location in Mountain Gate last spring, he thought it would be just another community service opportunity. Instead, it sparked an
The Santa Monica High School football team is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2024 campaign that ended with the Vikings missing the playoffs.
Coming off a season-opening 35-0
Jasu Diaz has a different idea for a neighborhood barbershop. The Oaxacan native who moved to Santa Monica when he was 10 years old always wanted to open up his
The Santa Monica Pier Corporation will honor local legends at the inaugural “PIERfect Benefit” on Sept. 6.
Attendees will gather at the historic Merry Go-Round Building on Santa Monica Pier
A neighborhood wine store is closing on Montana Avenue after 75 years so the Whole Foods next door can expand.
Fred Hakim, who has run Fireside Cellars since 2003, said
A California appeals court Monday upheld the assault and conspiracy conviction of former Santa Monica Police Chief James Butts Jr.'s daughter in connection with an attack on her
The City of Malibu issued its first building permit for reconstruction following the devastating Palisades Fire, marking a significant milestone in the community's recovery efforts seven months after
