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Food
The 10-year-old Santa Monica restaurant blending Singaporean, Vietnamese and California cuisines cites rising costs and other economic setbacks in its decision to close.
Climate & Environment
The sole population of Southern California steelhead in the coastal range has survived flames and drought but finds itself facing another threat.
Rod Sharif was arrested five days after the crash, which took place at Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue, the Santa Monica Police Department said.
Recent wildfires in Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains have made way for non-native plant growth, setting the stage for increasingly frequent blazes.
Travel & Experiences
Micro amusement park Two Bit Circus suddenly closed its downtown location earlier this year. Now it’s back, at least for a few weeks, with plans to once again find a permanent location.
Music
To celebrate having the most songs to reach more than 1 billion streams on Spotify, the Weeknd had a free show Tuesday night for his biggest fans.
INDUSTRY UPDATES
The Regent brand has returned to the shores of the United States with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio.
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The employee was shot about 10 p.m. Monday at the college’s Center for Media and Design, the school said.