Santa Monica Mirror

The Santa Monica Mirror is a weekly community newspaper that serves the areas of Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Venice, and Marina del Rey in California. It has a weekly circulation of approximately 22,000 subscriptions. The Mirror highlights local news, events, sports, and arts in the community. Additionally, it features a website that is updated daily with the latest news and developments in Santa Monica and the surrounding regions. Articles in the paper are authored by local residents, ensuring a community-focused perspective.

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City of Santa Monica Bows Out as Olympic Beach Volleyball Venue for LA28

2 weeks ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

Historic Birthplace of the Sport Won’t Host Los Angeles Olympics 2028 Volleyball EventsCity officials announced Friday that the city of Santa Monica and organizers of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have officially ended discussions to host beach volleyball at Santa Monica State Beach.
Film Review: A Working Man

4 weeks ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

By Dolores QuintanaA Working Man is the second collaboration between director David Ayer and actor Jason Statham, in which an ordinary man, even though he is a highly trained killing machine, goes up against impossible odds to save a young woman from human traffickers. The first film this duo made, the similarly titled The Beekeeper, was a hit among action fans, but this film does not continue that story.
Film Review: Mimi Chakarova’s “In The Red” – A Story That Changed Lives - SM Mirror

1 month ago | smmirror.com | Beverly Cohn

“Changing Lives to Save Lives”With the beautiful opening shot of Oakland, California, I had a hunch this was going to be a compelling feature-length documentary, and indeed, director, producer, and cinematographer Mimi Chakarova’s In the Red is a fascinating journey into the lives of mostly young African-American men who, but for the grace of the Bay EMT’s special training program for potential first responders and firefighters, would most likely have spent much of their lives behind bars.
Oscars 2024: Biggest Winners, Surprise Upsets & Conan O’Brien’s Hilarious Hosting Debut

1 month ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

Independent Films Shine and Conan O’Brien’s Warm and Witty Hosting Made It a True Celebration of CinemaBy Dolores QuintanaThe final ceremony of the 2024 films awards season is finally over and we have a tantalizing mix of winners for the most hotly anticipated awards in cinema. Amazingly, independent cinema had a great night with one independent film taking five Oscars out of the six nominations. Another film which has not yet secured distribution in the United States also won.
Fired LAFD Chief Appeals Dismissal, City Council Cancels Special Meeting Amid Controversy

1 month ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

LA City Council Cancels a Special Meeting Originally Set to Review Her AppealFormer Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley has appealed her firing to the Los Angeles City Council. In a letter to city councilmembers today, she gave notice that she would appeal the mayor’s decision but without any details as to why.
Breaking News: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Removes Fire Chief, Appoints Interim Leader

2 months ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

Kristin Crowley Removed as Fire Chief; Veteran Firefighter Steps in as Interim ChiefMayor Karen Bass removed Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her position effective immediately, the mayor’s office announced on Friday. Former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva, a 41-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, has been appointed as interim fire chief.
Film Review: The Monkey - SM Mirror

2 months ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

By Dolores QuintanaWriter and director Osgood Perkins’ follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 film Longlegs is another animal entirely. The Monkey is gob-stoppingly hilarious to behold and filled with existential thoughts about life and death. Even though The Monkey is brimming with bloody carnage and festive annihilation, it struck me as a very personal film. One that grapples with life’s basic unfairness and everyday terror that we all sublimate to survive.
SMMUSD Makes Rain-Related Announcement About Malibu Schools This Week

2 months ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

Road Closures and Flood Warnings Force the School District’s HandAll four public schools in Malibu will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 13, due to road closures and severe weather conditions, with a possible extension of the closure to Friday, Feb. 14, according to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District release of the latest letter from SMMUSD Superintendent, Dr. Antonio Shelton and Mr. Isaac Burgess, Executive Director, Malibu Pathway & Secondary Schools.
Man Sues Famous Marina del Rey Bar for Alleged Assault

2 months ago | smmirror.com | Zach Armstrong

The plaintiff is seeking compensatory and punitive damagesBy Zach ArmstrongA patron has sued Brennan’s Pub in Marina del Rey after allegedly being assaulted by a security guard last year, an incident that has resulted in continuous medical treatment. Los Angeles County resident Brandon Stone asserts that a pub guard attacked him without provocation around Midnight on Dec. 20.
Dead Body Found on Sands of Venice Beach, Investigation Underway

2 months ago | smmirror.com | Zach Armstrong

A death investigation is underwayBy Zach ArmstrongA death investigation is underway after local officials discovered a dead body on the sands of Venice Beach on Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed. On February 5 just before 7 a.m., officers responded to a call about a possibly dead person at the 300 block of Ocean Front Walk. Upon arrival, the body of a man in his 30s was found off the bike path in the sand. No further details were immediately available.