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Dining

Islands Closes in Marina, Schwartz’s Opening on Pico, Prime Pizza Coming to Santa Monica

December 15, 2021

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December 15, 2021

Westside Dining Scene December 16, 2021 By Dolores Quintana and Sam Catanzaro Schwartz’s Opening on Pico In the Pico-Robertson District,...

The area near Lifeguard Tower 28 in Santa Monica. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
News

Body Found Near Venice Beach

December 13, 2021

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December 13, 2021

Few details surrounding Sunday incident By Sam Catanzaro Officials are investigating a body that was found near Venice Beach over...

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News

LA County, City Seek Dismissal of Homelessnes Lawsuits

December 13, 2021

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December 13, 2021

Attorneys file dismissal motions in relation to LA Alliance for Human Rights case By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles city and...

Ankimo (steamed monkfish liver) from Soko. Photos: Sam Catanzaro.
Dining, Food & Drink, Opinion

One of LA’s Best Omakase Counters is Tucked Away in a Santa Monica Hotel Lobby

December 8, 2021

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December 8, 2021

Sushi Chef Masa Shimakawa’s Soko restaurant offers an extraordinary culinary experience By Sam Catanzaro Tucked into the lobby of a...

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Upbeat Beat

Gelson’s Annual Toy Drive Kicks Off

December 7, 2021

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December 7, 2021

Red bins return December 1-19 at Gelson’s in Marina del Rey.  By Sam Catanzaro Gelson’s annual holiday toy drive has...

Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
News

LA City Clerk Confirms Bonin Recall Petition Headed to Verification Stage

December 6, 2021

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December 6, 2021

City Clerk has until January 2, 2022 to verify signatures  By Sam Catanzaro The Los Angeles City Clerk has confirmed...

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News, Upbeat Beat

10th Annual Venice Holiday Sign Lighting is This Weekend!

December 2, 2021

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December 2, 2021

Venice Chamber of Commerce’s annual tradition returns Saturday evening By Sam Catanzaro The Venice Holiday Sign Lighting returns this weekend...
Crime, News

Homicide of 50-Year-Old Homeless Man Under Investigation

November 30, 2021

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November 30, 2021

Detectives seek public’s help identifying suspect for recent Mar Vista homicide By Sam Catanzaro  Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s...

A rendering of a proposed redevelopment of the Wende Museum in Culver City. Credit: AUX Architecture.
Real Estate

Culver City’s Wende Museum Looking to Expand to Include Housing for Homeless Artists

November 19, 2021

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November 19, 2021

Community center, garden and more also planned By Sam Catanzaro Culver City’s Wende Museum is proposing a major expansion that...

Photo: Justin Chung.
Dining

Westside Restaurant From Culinary Legends Alice Waters and David Tanis Now Open

November 17, 2021

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November 17, 2021

Lulu now open in the Hammer Museum By Sam Catanzaro Culinary legends Alice Waters and David Tanis’ new restaurant now...

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