People are Using Palisades for “Disaster Tours.” Local Officials Are Trying to Stop Them

Santa Monica Mirror 6/30 9:23P Staff Writer

A new motion introduced to City Council requests a coordinated strategy from LADOT, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the City Attorney’s office Since the Pacific Palisades reopened to the public on June 14, reports have emerged of tour bus...

Santa Monica Favorite Esters Rebrands as Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar

Santa Monica Mirror 6/30 7:36P Staff Writer

New Concept Launches With French-Spanish Flair and Free Bubbles Esters Wine Shop , the fave Parisian-style wine bar in downtown Santa Monica, will debut a refreshed identity as Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar on Tuesday, July 1 , marking a new...

Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica’s Great Park: It’s Time to Deliver on 100 Years of Promise

Santa Monica Mirror 6/30 7:05P Staff Writer

Santa Monica stands at the edge of history. For nearly a century, residents have consistently supported turning the airport land into a public park. It began in 1926, when voters taxed themselves to buy this land for public use. In 2014, voters...

(Video) Getty Villa Reopens Six Months After Dodging Destruction of Palisades Wildfires

Santa Monica Mirror 6/29 8:05P Staff Writer

With the reopening also comes a new exhibit, “The Kingdom of Pylos” Getty Villa Reopens Six Months After Dodging Destruction of Palisades Wildfires. With the reopening also comes a new exhibit, “The Kingdom of Pylos” pic.twitter.com/z8Ir8UOFMi...

Free Virtual Planetarium Shows Coming to SMC in July

Santa Monica Mirror 6/29 7:24P Staff Writer

The virtual format is in place as construction of the new SMC Planetarium and Observatory nears completion The Santa Monica College Planetarium will present three free, live virtual shows every Friday in July 2025, exploring topics from the Vera...

Santa Monica Adopts $793.3M Budget for FY25-27, Prioritizing Housing and Safety

Santa Monica Mirror 6/29 7:15P Staff Writer

The budget preserves core services and invests in major projects, including over $1 billion in hotel investments The Santa Monica City Council approved a $793.3 million biennial budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and $829.7 million for 2026-27,...

What’s closed for the July 4th holiday on Friday, July 4

Los Angeles Daily News 6/29 12:09P Holly Andres

Mason Silva, 9 from Phoenix, Arizona waves an American flag as he watches the Independence Day Parade in downtown Ontario on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily...

Man charged with attempted murder in shootings of Santa Monica police officer, two teens

abc7.com (KABC) 6/28 3:25A KABC

A man accused of shooting a Santa Monica police officer and firing at a Waymo car carrying two teenage passengers has been charged with three counts of attempted murder.

California Doubles Down on Hollywood: $750M in Tax Credits Approved for Film and TV Industry

Santa Monica Mirror 6/28 12:47A Staff Writer

State Lawmakers Back Major Expansion of Production Incentives, Raising Job Projections Los Angeles’ film and television industry is poised to receive a significant boost after state lawmakers agreed to more than double the annual tax incentive...

Washington Square Pizza Opens to the Public

Santa Monica Mirror 6/27 10:58P Staff Writer

New York Style Pizza “By-The-Slice” Now at the Beach By Nick Antonicello Washington Square Pizza formally opened its doors today to the general public as they offer an “all-day” menu and seven different pie offerings including the Margherita,...

California Doubles Down on Hollywood: $750M in Tax Credits Approved for Film and TV Industry

WestSideToday.com 6/27 8:39P Staff Report

State Lawmakers Back Major Expansion of Production Incentives, Raising Job Projections Los Angeles’ film and television industry is poised to receive a significant boost after state lawmakers agreed to more than double the annual tax incentive...

Three Santa Monica College Student Films Selected for International Film Festival

Santa Monica Mirror 6/27 8:20P Staff Writer

The LA Shorts International Film Festival, the city’s longest-running shorts festival, screens over 350 films annually and draws 10,000 attendees Three student films from Santa Monica College (SMC) have been chosen as official selections in the...

EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles Returns with Star Chefs, Firefighter Tribute, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

WestSideToday.com 6/27 7:20P Staff Report

Culinary Festival Features Exclusive Restaurant Collabs, Support for Small Businesses EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles, the celebrated food festival curated by The Infatuation, will return to The Barker Hangar on June 28 and 29 with a lineup of top-rated...

EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles Returns with Star Chefs, Firefighter Tribute, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

Santa Monica Mirror 6/27 7:20P Staff Writer

Culinary Festival Features Exclusive Restaurant Collabs, Support for Small Businesses EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles, the celebrated food festival curated by The Infatuation, will return to The Barker Hangar on June 28 and 29 with a lineup of top-rated...

Muscle Beach History Pop-Up Exhibit to be Presented at Pier 360 Festival

Santa Monica Mirror 6/26 11:05P Staff Writer

Visitors can view historical photographs, explore iconic stories, and watch a short documentary highlighting its athletic legacy The Santa Monica Conservancy will present a special exhibition, “The History of Muscle Beach,” at the Museum of Beach...