Wayfinding signs begin tentative rollout with ‘test’ kiosk placement Downtown
The first official on-street placement of the long-awaited digital Wayfinder Kiosk program will take place next week, according to the City of…
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SMDP Staff Report Bigger, better Marmalade Cafe aims to satisfy lunchtime sandwich-seeking stomachs: Popular Montana Avenue-based eatery Marmalade Cafe has…
California once led in government transparency. It descended into secrecy and opacity
California once was a national leader in making government more transparent, requiring state and local agencies to conduct their business…
Symposium breaks down ‘misunderstandings’ of unhoused struggle
The latest in housing rights for all of Santa Monica’s residents was on the mind of locals on Wednesday, as…
After eviction, perilous housing journey comes to a close for senior citizen
One local senior citizen who likened his fight for housing to a “death sentence” has been given a reprieve in…
Court tears down housing law that densified single family neighborhoods
A controversial housing law that would have densified single-family, residential neighborhoods has been ruled unconstitutional and unenforceable for some cities…
Pro-Palestinian support dominates public input during City Council meeting
A total of 33 speakers came forward to speak about the continuing war in Gaza during the Public Input on…
Santa Monica College graduate’s ongoing mission to help reduce waste
Kenny Derieg literally makes his living dumpster diving. As Santa Monica College’s…
HOA Homefront: Officers, who does what?
Kelly,I am a sitting board member for our HOA and we are…
Recent
Pico poet spreads the word about new city position
A Pico neighborhood mainstay for 20 years, Anne Carmack will be going from serving plates at Lo/Cal Coffee & Market to serving up the best in local literature in a newly-created…
Operatic love story returns to scene of engagement
On Saturday and Sunday, local operatic group the Verdi Chorus concludes its 40th anniversary season with its spring concert, Star-Crossed!, featuring a mix of classics including sequences from Mozart’s Idomeneo and…
Opinion: Blue skies, you Betts
In memory of Dickey Betts Ask most rock aficionados to name their 10 Best guitar players, or even Top 20, and chances are Betts’ name wouldn’t make many. Heck, he wasn’t…
Around Town: Pier Splashdown and Pie Contest
Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes the Pier Splashdown and Pie Contest events, Arts and Literacy Festival and much more. Annual Venice Beach gRUNion…
Restaurant Review: Manpuku
The corner of Olympic and Sawtelle, the beginning of the Japanese area of town and the two or three blocks to the north, has become one of the busiest food destinations…
Housing law that would densify single-family neighborhoods ruled unconstitutional
A controversial housing law that would have densified single-family, residential neighborhoods has been ruled unconstitutional and unenforceable for some cities including Santa Monica. SB9, or the California Housing Opportunity and More…
Top-tier chefs celebrate local institution’s 45th anniversary
On April 21, Michael’s Santa Monica at 1147 3rd St. reached its 45th anniversary milestone with a celebratory party giving back to a worthy cause, that being the organization No Kid…
Iconic PCH diner, Patrick’s Roadhouse closed, campaign launched to save it
Legendary Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) diner, Patrick’s Roadhouse has closed and current owner, Anthony Fischler, is attempting to renegotiate a new, long-term lease with the building’s landlord. However, he needs $250,000…
The children affected by Aliso Canyon’s gas leak want to ban fracking
As I walked out of my third grade classroom on Oct. 23, 2015, I was immediately hit with a potent, suffocating smell. I instantly recognized it: gasoline. Less than a mile…
Newsom remains critical of California’s local response to homelessness
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom reiterated one of his favorite complaints — that local government officials aren’t doing enough to reduce California’s scourge of homelessness. While renewing the annual local government…
The Supreme Court just gave California an opportunity to lower housing costs
Thanks to a recent blockbuster US Supreme Court ruling on excessive and often arbitrary local fees, reform may be on the way that could help ease California’s worsening housing crisis. But…
Master plan for Grant campus approved by school board
The future big-picture plans for one of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s (SMMUSD) campuses are now clearer after the April 18 meeting of the district’s Board of Education. During the meeting,…
Cyclists seize the streets in unique Venice ridealong
The typical sounds of roaring engines on Venice streets were replaced over the weekend with music and good conversation, with a biker’s paradise taking over the area. On April 21, over…
Community News
$4.1 Million Grant Program Now Available for Small and Micro Businesses Affected by COVID and 2023 Hollywood Double Strikes
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County…
State/National
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward
President Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh…
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