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Wishing all our readers a very happy New Year! Thank you for all your support. We have plenty in store for 2026. Stay tuned.
Front & Center
Controversial developer defaults on Promenade loans
Leo Pustilnikov, a developer who has clashed repeatedly with Santa Monica city officials over downtown governance and housing projects, has defaulted on a $37.5 million loan..READ
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Close to Home
FAA rules Santa Monica violated federal law over fees
The FAA ruled Santa Monica illegally accumulated $19M in airport surplus revenue it planned to use for city services after closure rather than aviation purposes.
Matthew Hall
Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Close Ahead of New Year’s Eve Storms
Caltrans will close a 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday in advance of predicted rainstorms and potential debris flows.
Matthew Hall
More year in review
Santa Monica Homelessness Increases as Venice Sees 22% Decline
Santa Monica saw a 5% increase in homelessness in July 2024, contrary to countywide trends, with more people living in vehicles while Venice experienced a 22% drop in unsheltered residents.
Maaz Alin
In Case You Missed
Trader Joe’s Expands in Santa Monica, Buys Wilshire Rite Aid for $22M
Trader Joe’s purchased the former Rite Aid at 1331 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica for $22 million, adding a fourth location in the city after zoning issues were resolved.
Matthew Hall
SMPD prevent downtown suicide
The Santa Monica Police Department prevented a suicide in the Downtown area on Saturday
Matthew Hall
