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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Meet the Man Behind the Meals: Severiano Gonzalez Marks Four Decades at Tito’s Tacos

1 week ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

One Man’s Dedication, Four Decades of Flavor: Tito’s Senior Cook SpeaksBy Dolores QuintanaFor four decades, Severiano Gonzalez has been the heart of the kitchen at Tito’s Tacos, rising each morning to hand-prepare beans, enchiladas, tamales, and Mexican rice for the popular Culver City eatery. Gonzalez, a native of Jalisco, Mexico, first joined the Tito’s Tacos team in 1985 and has since become a cornerstone of the restaurant’s daily operations.
Meet the Man Behind the Burritos: Severiano Gonzalez Marks Four Decades at Tito’s Tacos

1 week ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

One Man’s Dedication, Four Decades of Flavor: Tito’s Senior Cook SpeaksBy Dolores QuintanaSeveriano Gonzalez is the senior cook at Culver City’s iconic Mexican restaurant Tito’s Tacos. Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Gonzales was hired to work at Tito’s in 1985. After working at a plastics manufacturing company, when he was offered a job at the restaurant, he took it and never looked back. The seventeen-year-old knew opportunity when he saw it.
Uncle Stevey’s Bagels Wins Westside Hearts with Next-Level Bagels, Premium Sandwiches, and Local Coffee

3 weeks ago | smmirror.com | Dolores Quintana

Family-Run Shop Serves Delicious and Thoughtfully Curated Bagels With LoveBy Dolores QuintanaA little more than a year since opening its doors, Uncle Stevey’s Bagels has quickly made a name for itself on the Westside, offering East Coast-style bagels with a gourmet twist. The owners, Tom and Tiffany Levy, have lovingly created a comfortable space with delicious baked goods and coffee where you can feel at home on the westernmost edge of the South Bay.
Beverly Hills, Bel Air Properties Among Most Expensive U.S. Home Sales and Listings - SM Mirror

1 month ago | smmirror.com

Southern California’s Luxury Real Estate Market Resilient Despite Slowdown Southern California properties in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills ranked among...
City of Santa Monica Bows Out as Olympic Beach Volleyball Venue for LA28

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.