When it comes to development in Santa Monica, one has to realize that developers have teams of experts behind them to assure that their projects go through as they want
The land was originally developed by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst in the 1920s for his mistress, actress Marion Davies. In 1947, Davies sold the property and it was turned into a hotel and beach club.
Given the number of emails I received, last week's column about Santa Monica development or over-development, touched a nerve. Surprisingly, the emails were polite. You see I'
DOWNTOWN — The performances were impressive but the ending was kind of predictable at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Council voted quickly and unanimously to approve the first new Downtown
DOWNTOWN — The performances were impressive but the ending was kind of predictable at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Council voted quickly and unanimously to approve the first new Downtown
CITYWIDE — Bill Dawson found the keys — in an envelope between the screen door and the front door — and let himself into the Airbnb unit he'd rented.
Inside was
The crocus have croaked. The tulips have formed six lips, and the pre-teens have invaded the Loews Hotel swimming pool. The hordes of children have attacked the rides at the
CITYWIDE — They spend more, they stay longer, and they tend not to use cars.
International tourists are a no-brainer for the city by the sea and tourism officials continue a
The Planning Commission recently voted to deny the Palihouse hotel a permit to sell alcohol. A number of residents came out against allowing booze at the hotel, which is located
For the first time in three years, the Santa Monica Conservancy is seeking new volunteers to offer guided tours of the Annenberg Community Beach House.
A docent training class will
