Category: Upbeat


Debris Cleared from Palisades Library in Six Days: Mayor Bass

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

The library, along with the nearby Recreation Center and playground, were prioritized in the city’s debris removal operation The site...

THIS WEEKEND: ‘Rooted in Resilience’ Event to Reconnect Palisades Community

April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

The program will feature live music, wellness activities, local food vendors, and appearances by local leaders More than 1,000 people...

Officials Tout Plans to Rebuild Pacific Palisades Recreation Center

April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

The recreation center’s rebuild comes on the heels of a separate but related effort to upgrade the center’s playground City...

THIS WEEKEND: Volunteers to Tackle Trash at Ballona Creek in Venice Surfing Association Cleanup

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

The effort is part of a nationwide campaign to clean 100 beaches and remove one million pounds of plastic from...

SMMUSD Appoints New Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

He succeeds longtime VAPA coordinator Tom Whaley, who is set to retire at the end of the school year The...

Marina del Rey Marks 60 Years with Harbor Tours, Nostalgic Parties, and Deals Around Town

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Around town, restaurants and businesses are marking the milestone with promotions tied to the year of the marina’s dedication Marina...

Art Museum Opens Photo Exhibit Honoring First Responders of LA Wildfires

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

The exhibition includes photographs of firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers, and volunteers working during the height of the crisis A...

Caruso to Address Palisades Residents in Upcoming Webinar on Rebuilding Efforts

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Caruso has remained vocal in recent months about the slow pace of recovery in the region and has criticized city...

Residents Invited to Give Feedback on Palisades Fire Response in Upcoming Listening Sessions

April 6, 2025

April 6, 2025

Input will go into a final report that will help County officials improve communication, evacuation procedures, and overall wildfire preparedness...

Free Saturday Morning Fitness Program Returns to Santa Monica Pier

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

The event begins each week with a group run under the historic Santa Monica Yacht Harbor sign Wellness & Waves,...