Dragon Alley Coffee Shop has posted signage at 312 Santa Monica Blvd on the Third Street Promenade. Owners say the café will be cozy and community-focused but haven’t announced a date.

Norse Atlantic removed all planned LAX summer flights, blaming soaring jet‑fuel costs and shifting capacity to shorter, higher‑yield routes. Affected passengers are being offered refunds or credits.

In the June 2, 2026 CD11 primary, incumbent Traci Park and challenger Faizah Malik clash over Palisades fire recovery, homelessness and housing policy on the Westside.

Taco Bell Cantina filed permits to convert 318 Santa Monica Blvd into a restaurant and bar as the city loosens downtown chain restrictions. The application is an early step in a wider wave of national tenants eyeing the Promenade.

Incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky defends her Westside seat on June 2 against challengers focused on housing, zoning and the Sepulveda rail project.

A woman told CBS she was struck in the back of the head while riding LA Metro's E Line in West Los Angeles; the brief video offers few details and no suspect information. The incident spotlights ongoing safety debates around the county's transit system.

The Misfit will close its Santa Monica Clock Tower location on April 18 after 15 years. LGO Hospitality cites ownership turnover and downtown conditions and says it is searching for a new home.

UCLA researchers argue multimodal AI lack "internal embodiment" — a bodily sense that helps regulate confidence — and warn the gap creates safety risks.

Atar Capital signed roughly 11,000 square feet at JMB’s new Century City tower, tripling its Los Angeles headquarters and planning a phased move in early 2027. The deal underscores continued demand for high‑end Westside offices.

County and city officials moved to smooth logistics for the Baywatch reboot in Venice Beach, promising a liaison and permit fixes to keep filming and local jobs in town. Officials say tighter daily coordination should protect beach access while production continues into July.

Malibu lifeguards warn of jellyfish stings at Surfrider Beach and rising stingray hazards. Officials advise the stingray shuffle and to check with lifeguards before entering the surf.

The Getty Center will close March 15, 2027 for about a year of renovations aimed at upgrading galleries, HVAC and visitor amenities ahead of the 2028 Games.

Santa Monica and Westside chefs will serve signature bites at Masters of Taste on April 19, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Union Station Homeless Services.