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Topanga Canyon Boulevard to reopen Sunday, 3 months ahead of schedule, Newsom and Caltrans say
A critical stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard that has been closed since early March due to storm-triggered mud and debris flows will reopen on Sunday, about 90 days ahead of schedule.
New initiative to help small business owners in Topanga suffering from road closure
LA County announced a new program designed to help small business owners stay open after businesses in the unincorporated town of Topanga continue to reel from the effects of the prolonged closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Beginning July 1, small business owners in and around Topanga will be able to...
West Hollywood doubles down on safety for Pride
West Hollywood kicks off Pride this weekend, May 31-June 2, with a variety of events expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people, including a series of high-profile concerts and a Pride Parade. In recent weeks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security have issued warnings that foreign terrorist organizations could potentially be plotting to target Pride events in June.
Eight-story building proposed on Tower Drive
Developer Leo Pustilnikov submitted a development plan review application for an eight-story, 55-unit multi-family residential project at 232 Tower Drive on March 29. The submission is one of several of Pustilnikov’s projects that seek to take advantage of the builder’s remedy – a California state provision that allows developers to bypass certain code restrictions if at least 20% of the units are reserved for low-income housing. The builder’s remedy takes effect when a city’s housing element is out of compliance.
Santa Monica’s man of music Paul ‘Chico’ Fernandez, dies at 83
Santa Monica resident, beloved jazz musician and father of Vice Mayor Lana Negrete, Paul “Chico” Fernandez, passed away on May 23, 2024 at Berkley East Healthcare Center, aged 83. Fernandez, along with his brother Victor, founded the Santa Monica Music Center over 50 years ago and together they...
Longtime local favorite bar JP’s finally open after permitting delays
You may recall, back in January, we wrote how the longtime bastion of Santa Monica dive bar culture JP’s was set to open in a new location “in weeks.” Well, tragically that didn’t happen, but the eternally unobtainable carrot at the end of the infinitely long stick is now finally within reach and the all new and improved JP’s 2.0 is now officially open.
Lane opens westbound into Malibu; Overnight Caltrans work makes big impact near Sunset Blvd
Traffic is expected to ease traveling westbound from Pacific Palisades into Malibu now that Caltrans opened a second westbound lane north of Sunset Boulevard. The right-hand lane on westbound Pacific Coast Highway at Porto Marina Way has been blocked for 10 weeks following a landslide that’s been encroaching on the highway for 70 years. Mud and rocks finally gave way after intense rain storms,completely taking out the right lane causing a choke point affecting traffic on PCH, Sunset Blvd., and even the 10 freeway.
WeHo earns Prohousing Designation from state
The city of West Hollywood has received a Prohousing Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for its efforts to encourage development of housing at all income levels. The designation was announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Prohousing Designation comes with funding incentives and additional resources that...
Verizon customers experiencing service outages in multiple counties
Verizon confirmed it's having service outages in multiple counties after hundreds of customers were affected and had no service on their devices. Some Verizon users said that their phones were stuck in SOS mode or wouldn't work without being connected to Wi-Fi. According to Verizon, the outage is affecting customers...
Stars shine during annual WeHo Pride celebration
West Hollywood’s annual Pride celebration will take over Santa Monica Boulevard May 31-June 2 with a series of events that celebrate the city’s special place as an LGBTQ+ bastion. With the largest percentage of LGBTQ+ residents of any city in the country, West Hollywood has long been a focal point for Pride events, and this year – its third since its break from LA Pride and its parent organization Christopher Street West – brings out an impressive array of talent.
Around Town: Pride Month kickoffs and more
Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes Venice Pride Block Party, Nick Gabaldon Day, a new Best Restaurants In Santa Monica list and much more. Venice Pride Block Party: Kick off Pride month with music by DJ Victor Rodriguez, a queer market place, food...
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