February 26, 2026
February 26, 2026
In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, Santa Monica might still get its moment in the 2028 Olympic spotlight-despite politely declining to host beach volleyball earlier. A leaked course map, dramatically unveiled by former pro cyclist Phil Gaimon in a recent video blog, suggests the men's and women's road races could pedal right through the heart of the city. Starting at the photogenic Venice Beach Boardwalk, the peloton would zip along Main Street in Santa Monica...
Santa Monica, CA – February 26, 2026 – State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), who represents the Westside including Santa Monica, received the highest share of delegate votes among Democratic candidates at the California Democratic Party's state convention held last weekend in San Francisco. According to reports from the convention, Allen garnered approximately 42% (1,056 votes, or 41.7%) of the ballots cast by delegates in the race for Insurance Commissioner. Former...
February 24, 2026 – A long-stalled luxury development in downtown Los Angeles, known for its graffiti-covered skyscrapers, is poised for revival after a Riverside County developer submitted a $470 million bid to acquire the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza project. The KPC Group, led by Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri, along with partner Lendlease-the original contractor-filed the purchase agreement in federal bankruptcy court on February 23, 2026. If no higher qualified bids are received,...
SANTA MONICA - Just over a year after the devastating Palisades Fire scorched more than 23,000 acres, destroyed nearly 7,000 structures and upended countless lives, Pacific Palisades is getting some long-awaited good news: the beloved Recreation Center is officially cleared for a full-speed rebuild. Developer and philanthropist Rick Caruso took to X on Wednesday to deliver the update that has neighbors cheering. "We got the green light!" he posted. "LA Department of...
