Proposition 22 exempted ride-share companies from certain labor laws, court rules in favor of the companies By Sam Catanzaro A California appeals court has ruled that ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft can continue to classify their drivers as independent contractors, overturning a lower-court decision that had barred them from doing so. The decision came …
Hotel’s new operator announces plans for $4 million renovation, including rebranding and upgrading accessibility for guests with disabilities By Dolores Quintana IHG Hotels & Resorts will bring the iconic Regent Hotels and Resorts brand back to the United States with the reopening of the Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel in late 2023. The hotel’s $4 …
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Councilmembers divided over proposal calling for City Manager to engage in meaningful consultation with authorized vendors regarding sidewalk vending policies By Sam Catanzaro A proposal to improve communication with street vendors on and around the Santa Monica Pier sparked a contentious debate during a City Council meeting on Tuesday. The proposal, sponsored by Councilmembers Jesse …
Katsu Bar joins Paderia and Oakberry in the transformation of the 3032 Wilshire building By Dolores Quintana Katsu Bar has put up signs announcing that they will be opening a new location in what used to be a Bank of America at 3032 Wilshire as reported by Toddrickallen.com. Katsu Bar’s website says of their restaurant, …
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the way we live our lives, and one of the most significant impacts has been on the restaurant industry. With indoor dining restrictions and safety concerns, many restaurants shifted their focus to outdoor dining options, facialtied by cities streamlining the permitting process for Al Fresco set ups. These expanded outdoor …
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Partnering with Streetlet, the marketplace will take place each weekend in June and showcase local goods made in Southern California. Santa Monica Place is inviting LGBTQIA+ artisans and makers to apply for the Made with PRIDE Marketplace, which will be returning to the center each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June. The unique pop-up retail …
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Tapas bar expected to open late spring in former Heroic Italian space at 516 Santa Monica Boulevard Sandra Cordero, the owner of Gasolina Cafe in Woodland Hills, is all set to make a move to Santa Monica with a brand new tapas bar named Xuntos. The upcoming restaurant is expected to offer a variety of …
Gasolina Cafe Owner, Sandra Cordero, to Open New Tapas Bar in Santa Monica Read More »
Gone with the Wynn is a YouTube channel that focuses on interesting yet not-well-known stories from famous places throughout the country. In her most recent episode, the content creator looks at the history of the Casa del Mar hotel. This video looks at the history of the hotel, which is on the national historic registry, …
Those Were the Good ‘Ol Days: When Casa del Mar Harbored a Murderous Cult Read More »
In the 2016 presidential election, a Trump surrogate promised a taco truck on every corner if Hilary Clinton won. This is one of many reasons I supported Hilary. However, as with most policy positions, Trump overestimated the federal executive branch’s ability to influence local street vendors. In 2018, California approved the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act, …
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