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From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation (CPI) eased its grip on US households in July

Excluding volatile food and energy costs inflation matched the smallest rise in years a sign that interest rate hikes have slowed increases

By Associated Press

/ 10 Aug 2023

From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation (CPI) eased its grip on US households in July

Labor union accuses hotels of assault in new labor complaint

Unite Here Local 11 lodged a complaint of assault against Southern California hotels during picketing, advocating for improved worker wages and conditions.

By Matthew Hall

/ 8 Aug 2023

Bludso’s BBQ is the real deal

I love BBQ. I grew up in a big family in Freeport Illinois that got together for outside BBQs in the summer, presided over by our cook, Ida Mae. Ida

By Guest Author

/ 7 Aug 2023

More businesses popping up along the Promenade and Montana Ave

The Santa Monica retail landscape shows positive signs with new stores and businesses, but some locations are closing or changing.

By Scott Snowden

/ 5 Aug 2023

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

U.S. job market cools, but remains resilient with 187,000 new jobs added in July and a 3.5% unemployment rate.

By Associated Press

/ 4 Aug 2023

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

Hasbro selling eOne television and movie business to Lionsgate in $500M deal

Hasbro sells eOne to Lionsgate for around $500 million, providing access to a vast content library and film development rights.

By Associated Press

/ 3 Aug 2023

Hasbro selling eOne television and movie business to Lionsgate in $500M deal

Amazon adds video telemedicine visits nationwide to its virtual clinic

Amazon expands its virtual clinic to offer video telemedicine visits in all 50 states for more than 30 health conditions.

By Associated Press

/ 2 Aug 2023

Amazon adds video telemedicine visits nationwide to its virtual clinic

Curtain may fall on 50-year music business

The Santa Monica Music Center, a historic family-owned music store, faces closure due to losses from theft and lack of support.

By Matthew Hall

/ 29 Jul 2023

Pop-up Ninja Turtle experience sells out on the Promenade

In light of the new Mutant Ninja Turtle coming to theaters on Aug. 2, a free Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (TMNT) pop-up experience has been installed on the Promenade as

By Guest Author

/ 29 Jul 2023

New pop-up pickleball court coming to the Promenade

A former Adidas store in Santa Monica will transform into an indoor pickleball club with courts, bar, and chill-out areas.

By Scott Snowden

/ 26 Jul 2023

Lyft sued after woman leaps from moving car

Lal Finci sues Lyft and driver Christian Denis Cooper for her injuries after jumping out of a moving car due to unsafe behavior.

By Matthew Hall

/ 25 Jul 2023

Some of California’s “cheapest” cities have seen the biggest rent hikes

Inland cities including Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia and Riverside — once cheaper rent options than pricey places such as the Bay Area — are no longer refuges from California’s housing affordability crisis.

By Cal Matters

/ 22 Jul 2023