California has finally made real progress on one of its most stubborn problems: the housing crisis. After decades of paralysis, the state has begun to unwind the bureaucratic thicket that
The subject line for an early version of today’s newsletter was incorrect. SMDP staff accidentally selected the erroneous entry from a dropdown list of suggested subject lines. The City
Just months after President Donald Trump returned to office amid a wave of anti-immigration sentiment, the share of U.S. adults saying immigration is a "good thing" for
Ever been streaming a show or a movie and been jolted out of your entertainment reverie by an ad so loud it felt like it rattled the windows?
If California’
After years of soaring rents, increasingly out-of-reach home prices and an enduring homelessness crisis that touches every corner of the state, California is finally creating a state agency exclusively focused
In a quiet but unmistakable transformation, NY Bagel & Deli on Wilshire Boulevard has entered a new era. The bagels are still boiled and baked in-house, the pastrami still stacked
A new piano school called Payam Music recently opened doors on Broadway and Lincoln in Santa Monica. The Payam Music Program addresses one of the most common issues in music
After a two-week closure, the acclaimed Santa Monica restaurant Pasjoli has reopened with a refreshed perspective and experience.
What began as Chef Dave Beran’s elevated homage to French cuisine
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace will host a "Democracy Not Fascism" march Saturday in Downtown Santa Monica, the latest in a series of anti-government demonstrations that
Four Wood Golf, a new premium indoor golf venue on Pico Boulevard, has officially opened its doors, bringing a distinctly East Coast concept to the heart of Santa Monica. Billed
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,
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
