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* Nueva restaurant taking over Sunny Spot location.
* Eviction restrictions extended to July 31st.
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Theatre Arts Department production runs July 17-26 at SMC Main Campus. Santa Monica College’s Theatre Arts Department will present “The SpongeBob Musical: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition” from July 17 to 26 on the main […]
In a post following the 2025 Fire, he wrote that he became an artist because of “how beautiful I found the natural world around me” and described the Palisades as “a magical place”. Marc Dalessio, […]
Residents submitted a qualifying petition citing concerns including extended overnight parking, late-night noise, conflicts with vehicle occupants, and sanitation issues. The Santa Monica City Council has approved a new overnight permit parking zone on a […]
Temporary route change aims to improve transit access to Venice Beach on July 10-11. The Los Angeles County Topanga Beach Bus will add a temporary stop near the official Venice Beach Fan Zone on Friday […]
Consumer fireworks are illegal in the city of L.A. and unincorporated L.A. County. Violators face steep fines, jail time, or both.
Visitors will be able to hike the rebuilt Rivas Trail to two scenic overlooks or continue onward to Will Rogers State Historic Park. The Sunset Trail is also open Temescal Gateway Park in the Santa […]
$2 million federal grant will fund feasibility analysis of reconnecting community split by highway construction more than 60 years ago. Santa Monica has secured a $2 million federal grant to study options for reconnecting the […]
Bill creates appointed Education Commissioner to run state Department of Education and expands elected superintendent’s authority across K-12 and higher education. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation overhauling California’s fragmented K-12 education governance system, creating […]
The boutique West Coast creamery revives its popular annual berry lineup alongside a personalized pint deal. West Coast artisan scoop shop Salt & Straw has launched its annual summer berry menu in July, introducing new savory mushroom […]
Committee will consider alcohol permit requests for businesses on Abbot Kinney, Lincoln Boulevard, Windward Avenue, Sunset Avenue and Rose Avenue. The Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use and Planning Committee will consider several requests for alcohol […]
Council expected to vote on nearly $16.3 million in tourism and downtown management budgets, along with a new agreement to expand community events at a city parking lot. The Santa Monica City Council will consider […]
Triangle Park has been plagued by this situation for weeks, if not months, and nothing seems to change, writes Nick Antonicello. By Nick Antonicello Here pictured is the same individual that has been identified sleeping […]
Residents and the neighborhood council argue the project is incompatible with the residential neighborhood, threatens the environmentally sensitive Ballona Lagoon and Grand Canal area, and would cause significant disruptions. The Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use […]
The initiative, led this year by 17-year-old Charles Lentz, asks participating restaurants to donate $1 from the sale of designated menu items through Oct. 15. More than a dozen Southern California restaurants are participating in […]
Free public viewing and block party planned for July 10-11 on the boardwalk and Windward Avenue Venice Beach will serve as an official FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone next weekend, drawing crowds to the […]
The organization announced the partnership and set a goal of recruiting 40 participants to run or walk the March 2027 event while raising funds for community art programs The Social and Public Art Resource Center, […]