By Chad Winthrop Santa Monica is always a tennis city, but a few weekends ago it was especially so when it hosted the 103rd Annual Dudley Cup March 30-April 1. Nearly 200 participants from ages 10-18 competed in the tournament, which took place at Christine Emerson Reed Park, facing off in both singles and doubles […]
Four Healthy Westside Bites
By Keldine Hull With an endless supply of sunshine, hiking trails, and beaches, California is easily one of the healthiest states in the country. From kombucha and kale, to matcha tea and acai bowls, the Golden State is at the forefront of nearly every health trend known to human-kind. To keep up with its active […]
Westside Today News Show April 12, 2019
Westside Today News Show April 12: watch and win $100 and learn about * Legal street food in LA and Santa Monica * Regulations for Uber and Lyft? * Supebloom, watercolors and wine Show made possible by New York Film Academy. Source: SM Mirror – admin
Santa Monica squashes market-rate micro-unit projects…for now
Santa Monica put an emergency hold on market-rate micro units Santa Monica city leaders have placed an immediate hold on the construction of market-rate studio apartments smaller than 375 square feet, as they grapple with a sudden influx set for downtown. The 45-day ban on “single-room occupancy” units is in effect until May 10, Curbed […]
Santa Monica, Westside Political Leaders Disagree on “Go Zone” Congestion Pricing Proposal
The big headline from this morning’s news roundup was a new study released by the Southern California Association of Governments that found a congestion pricing charge of $4 at peak hours could reduce car traffic congestion by 20 percent during rush hours. The charge would be coupled with improvements to transit serving the area. In […]
Skydance Media wraps up Lantana office purchase for $321M
David Ellison and the Lantana office Skydance Media has its new home. The firm, founded by David Ellison, closed its $321 million purchase of two office buildings in the Lantana office complex in Santa Monica. The deal was completed on March 15, deed records show. The two properties sold, Lantana Center and Lantana West, are […]