SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Adoptapalooza pet event at Green Dog Dental, special dinner series at Lunetta and Rustic Canyon,
People come to Southern California for sunshine, surf, and selfies. But not everyone’s chasing a tan. Some come because their mind needs help, not a vacation. In Orange County,
The Santa Monica City Council voted early Wednesday morning to direct staff to study a preferred scenario for the former airport site that would not require voter approval under Measure
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order allowing homeowners rebuilding from January's devastating wildfires to use less stringent building standards, drawing criticism from environmental advocates who say the
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new executive order aimed at accelerating post-wildfire construction as local, state and federal leaders marked six months since twin firestorms devastated both the
Six months after devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, comprehensive testing shows Santa Monica Bay beaches are largely safe for recreation, while successful conservation efforts have returned endangered fish
Santa Monica restaurants are rolling out new menus and seasonal offerings as the summer dining season heats up, with establishments ranging from intimate cocktail lounges to vegan chains introducing fresh
First-year students and aspiring filmmakers. Beginner poets and published authors.
Songwriters. STEM students, part-time students. Working professionals hoping to put stories to paper. English and business majors. Screenwriters. Those preparing
A new classical music festival will make its debut this summer in Santa Monica, offering four days of performances that blend contemporary compositions with beloved classics just steps from the
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Sarah Mahin as the first director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, the county's
The Santa Monica Planning Commission is exploring changes to the city's sign code that would give businesses more flexibility to display larger, higher signs as a potential economic
Los Angeles County officials have unveiled a comprehensive rebuilding plan aimed at accelerating construction and reducing costs for thousands of residents displaced by January's devastating wildfires, six months
