I just drove along San Vicente Boulevard this morning, noticed the trees were looking sickly, then saw this story on the news...

Iconic trees along Santa Monica street in ‘dire straits’ and are set to be removed

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/iconic-trees-along-santa-monica-street-in-dire-straits-and-are-set-to-be-removed/

A long time client based here in Santa Monica reached out asking for help - and because so many of you stepped up to help Jeepers a few months back - we wanted to share his story to see if any Reddit fam can pitch in.

Our client’s heart is broken because one of his companion cats (Delilah) passed at the young age of four years old. Delilah’s sister, Babygirl (in this photo) is 18 yrs old, and finds herself depressed from the loss and not eating. Our client has tried everything, and found she is eating a very specific flavor of Fancy Feast. He’s running out of the few cans he has, and is eager to keep Babygirl on the mend.

A case is currently less than $11 on our Amazon wish list, and we think a max of 10 cases can help get her back on track. Our pet program is only run by in-kind donations, so every item donated ensures a homebound client’s pet is able to stay fed and cared for.

Appreciate you caring for our neighbors 🫶

I might want to go see it again and I saw that it's playing in 70mm at the Aero.

Has anyone seen it there? Is it worth seeing, as opposed to just going to the AMC 7 and seeing it in a "normal" digital projection?

Main Street will close to traffic from Ocean Park Boulevard to Hollister Avenue from noon to 10 p.m. Thursday as the city hosts this year's State of the City celebration, "From Realignment to Renaissance," from 4 to 7 p.m.
The free, family-friendly event will take place along Main Street and at the Ocean Park Branch Library, giving residents a chance to explore the corridor, patronize local businesses and take part in activities celebrating the city's progress.

I love driving through the Santa Monica mountains at night and seeing the lights of the city twinkle. Liquitex acrylic on stretched cotton canvas. Completed in the the style of Hiroshi Nagai.

Hello, Santa Monica! I am an actor/comedian out here who just teamed up with my friends at Westside Comedy Theater on the Promenade to try and get some new local funny faces on to grace their stage!

Ever wanted to try an improv class but felt too nervous to pull the trigger?

Now’s your chance to give it a shot—for FREE! Come join us for a fun, low-stress, supportive improv class where you can step out of your comfort zone, meet some great people, and see what improv is all about. No experience necessary, and no pressure—just come ready to have some fun!

All I ask is you tell them Kyle sent you if you decide to attend! Fell free to reply or reach out to me directly if you're on the fence or want to try something like this in the future.

📍 Right on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica
🗓️ Saturday, July 25 | Noon–2 PM
💰 ABSOLUTELY FREE!
👯 Bring a friend!

Remember to tell them Kyle sent you!

Hi all, I’m looking for a place for my boyfriend to get his hair cut that is affordable and can do a good flow fair cut. Many of the places he has been he will ask for a flow cut (medium-to-long scissor-cut with soft layers and no harsh lines) and they end up just giving him a fade.

If you know of any good barbers that can do this, please let me know! Thank you all in advance :)

Question: If you have a reactive dog and you see another dog approaching you on the same path, is it your responsibility to move over? Or is it the approaching dog’s responsibility?

SANTA MONICA/SHERMAN OAKS—A road rage incident involving a firearm escalated into a roughly 45-minute, multi-agency pursuit with speeds reaching over 100 mph. On July 3, around 8:25 p.m., an adult male driving a black Range Rover fired a gunshot at another driver during a road rage confrontation near Cloverfield Boulevard and Broadway in Santa Monica.

Just caught this on the City of SM insta…

If you worked unpaid "trial" shifts at Edgemar Restaurant, know that California law requires all hours worked or trained to be paid, no exceptions. If it happened months ago, they accrue penalties that may increase what they owe you. It doesn't matter how "small" your original promised pay might have been, and it helps others in the same situation if you report.

You can report it and file a claim through both local and state channels:

• City of Santa Monica Wage Protections: Visit Santa Monica's official wage enforcement resource page at santamonica.gov/minimum-wage You can also report violations directly through the LA County DCBA (which handles Santa Monica's wage claims) by calling (800) 593-8222 or emailing [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
• CA Labor Commissioner's Office (DLSE): File an official wage claim at dir.ca.gov/dlse/HowToFileWageClaim.htm.

They recommend keeping texts, emails, or schedules showing the dates and times you were asked to come in.

You can also go straight to the pre-sale website here : http://oceanwayfestival.com/resident-presale/

SM folks, we are averaging 1-2 punctures from nails and screws in the tires of our two cars each year. Like one puncture per car per year. We live in Sunset Park.

Is this due to all the residential construction? Or could someone be targeting us? TY for sharing your experiences!

Has anyone ever been to Aussie Xmas in Los Angeles on the Santa Monica Pier?
If so, how was it? I’m thinking about going on Saturday!

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department is searching for the suspect responsible for a fatal shooting that transpired on the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, July 20.

First time living in an apartment that faces the alley on 11th and between wilshire and california

Woke up at 1am to the smell of smoke. It got me panic googling wild fire but turns out someone had started a dumpster fire close to El Cholo ☹️

I am currently training for marathon and due to shift in work schedule I can only train early in the morning. I'm wondering if there is a safe place to run in the city that early. A park or a track maybe? Well lit area is preferrable if possible.

I just recently started working for the city so I'm not very well versed on the locations yet. Also, if there are any areas I need to watch out for, please let me know.

Google says it's permanently closed, but Yelp shows it as still open, and their website and Instagram are still up. Any idea what's going on with them?

I (24F) moved 2 months early to Santa Monica before starting my Theatre classes at SMC in the fall. I am looking for friends that enjoy chill activities, such as going to the movies, doing picnics at the beach/park, going to cafes, go to day activities around Santa Monica and be there for each other since moving to a new city is tough. Have to add that I don’t smoke or drink!

Cross posted from lost and found.