Investigation by city attorney's office reveals Santa Monica dry cleaners use chemicals that haven't proved non-toxic.
Changes are ahead for The Yard in Santa Monica's downtown.
Chipotle's ShopHouse seeks license to sell beer and wine along with its Asian inspired fare when it opens in May on the Third Street Promenade.
At biotech company's grand opening for new research and development facility, Assemblyman Richard Bloom reminds audience of the project's struggle to win city approval.
The Santa Monica store is poised to close at the end of the month, but a deal might be in the works to keep it open.
Loyal customers share memories about the Santa Monica model shop as it celebrates its 65th anniversary. They say it's the type of business you don't see anymore.
Chinese cuisine to replace French-Italian food at Fraiche, which closed Sunday in downtown Santa Monica.
More than a dozen restaurants, including Upper West, Locando del Lago and Zengo, are introducing new menus that will help you slim down after the holiday chow-down.
New owners give the once-troubled Broadway Ale House some TLC and reopen as The Commons.
The original 1940s location will be rebuilt and expanded a bit with a nod to the company's history.
The Pooch Hotel—a "five star" boarding facility, daycare and spa featuring flatscreen TVs, fitness center and poolside "cabanas"—opens at Barrington and Exposition in West L.A.
The Christmas festivities begin Saturday evening at the California Heritage Museum. Sidewalk sales are weekend-long.
Eater L.A. recognizes 23 cocktail bars—Santa Monica's Bar Chloe and SHOREbar among them—that it says are a "cut above" the rest.
Orange County-based juicery expands into Los Angeles with a new store on Second Street in Santa Monica. Bonus points: free delivery.
Discounts also available to visiting friends and families through Jan. 25.
The Westside Patch editors recommend their favorite small business shopping districts in their neighborhoods.
Judge finds attorney David Tamman guilty of conspiracy and of altering documents in case involving Ponzi scheme run by Beverly Hills investment fund manager.
Deal with Barnes & Noble inked as Restoration Hardware Baby & Child opens next-door. Dr. Martens to replace Lucky Brands.
The new Third Street Promenade eatery opened Friday.
Company Co-CEO Walter Robb touts Proposition 37, which would require the labeling of genetically engineered food.
Digital networking group Digital L.A. celebrated the birth of the Internet (Halloween style) on Monday night. Attendees dressed in technology-inspired costumes and danced as Internet forefather, UCLA professor Leonard Kleinrock, cut a birthday cake.
The Santa Monica business recently opened its doors to startups and individual creatives.
After more than 30 years in operation, Valentino's closed last week without any notice, just a handwritten sign in the window.
The 1950s inspired ice cream parlor will give away free hot dogs to its first 100 customers on Nov. 3.
Two new retailers and three new restaurants preparing to open in downtown Santa Monica.
"We’re still getting our feet wet. We’re figuring things out," a Los Angeles-based digital marketer tells the popular radio program as it launches a three-part series on Silicon Beach.
At Olympic and Bundy in West L.A., the Martin Automotive Group begins planning a new "town center" to connect to the future Expo Light Rail.
The Santa Monica "hot spot" makes a Zagat list of L.A.'s top five new restaurants.
The Santa Monica-based digital media company already owns Deadline.com. CEO tells the Los Angeles Times the two publications will continue as "separate and distinct entities."
Credited with helping the Santa Monica-based film studio close its recent acquisition of Summit Entertainment, Brian Goldsmith is selected Co-Chief Operating Officer.
After hearing objections from some neighbors, the market drops plans to sell liquor and to under-provide parking. It also refashions its blueprints for a smaller store.
"The 'new' Michael's will feature a best-of-the- best 'new menu,' re-priced to compete with the most successful of our immediate competition."
Doors open at 11 a.m. for lunch. Sip an agua fresca while taking in the ocean view.
More trouble for the downtown beer spot after county health inspectors uncover cockroaches.