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Since 1971, The Argonaut has been a trusted source for local news and information in Southern California, particularly for the Westside of Los Angeles. It covers a variety of communities, including Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Westchester, Venice, and Santa Monica.

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Pier 360 Returns: Santa Monica’s signature event brings the vibes

2 days ago | argonautnews.com | Christina Fuoco

Santa Monica is renowned for its laid-back beach vibes. To celebrate that, the Santa Monica Pier Corp. is hosting the Pier 360 Beach Festival on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, with competition and entertainment along the shoreline. The free, all-ages event brings together thousands of locals and visitors for ocean sports, beachside games, skateboarding, roller skating, live music, food and drinks, and a deep dive into 90 years of paddleboard racing history.
‘The Art of Canine Cuisine’: A cookbook for dog-loving foodies

1 week ago | argonautnews.com | Jessica Koslow

Lady Gaga loves the book, and so does Jennifer Aniston and Chris Pine. Author Deborah Davis’ three rescue dogs, Bellissima (Bella), Bootsie and Daisy, really love the book. “The Art of Canine Cuisine” is a vet-approved cookbook for foodies and their furry friends. It is 100-plus pages of recipes, food and dog photography, stories of rescued dogs, and histories of dog breeds. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from sales are donated to dog rescue and support charities.
Talkin’ ‘bout a ‘Rawvolution’: Healthy food is the key to happy hounds

1 week ago | argonautnews.com | Christina Fuoco

Joshua Bohrer believes that pet parents should have access to free sound advice on proper pet nutrition and serving healthy food. So, he founded Rawvolution Pet Shop, a customer- and pet-focused store that opens the doors to healthier living. “It was born out of seeing ‘healthier stores’ weren’t being properly vetted, so the food was not great for dogs and cats,” he said. At the 1,200-square-foot Rawvolution Pet Shop, pet nutritionists offer free consultations and truly healthy food.
Community Spirit: Venice Summer Fest reflects Westside’s creativity and heart

1 week ago | argonautnews.com | Christina Fuoco

Downtown Mar Vista will celebrate the season with the return of Venice Summer Fest on Saturday, June 21. Live music, local vendors, art, fashion, food, wellness and philanthropy are part of the event, expected to attract more than 100,000 guests from noon to 8 p.m.“We shut down the street for a couple of blocks and side streets as well for activations and activities,” said Bianca Libbon, Venice Summer Fest’s director of partnerships.
‘Business of Maintaining Joy’: Los Angeles-based Caroline Kingsbury unveils tour, EP

2 weeks ago | argonautnews.com | Alicia Venter

Caroline Kingsbury is set to impress the world with her take on the ’80s electro sound. The Los Angeles-based artist has been successful since her song “Kissing Someone Else” went viral last year. After years of juggling multiple jobs alongside her passion, she has fully committed to music. With her schedule filled with festival and tour dates, Kingsbury recently released her latest single, “Shock Treatment,” and announced a tour starting in September.
Breaking Bread: New Santa Monica bakery reflects owners’ heritage

2 weeks ago | argonautnews.com | Christina Fuoco

Lenny Rosenberg knows his way around a bakery. While growing up in Plainview, Long Island, Rosenberg was surrounded by his father’s breads and baked goods. “He got his hands dirty at home, too,” Rosenberg said. “He made some bakery items at home, but he spent most of his life and time in bakeries.”Rosenberg has since parlayed that knowledge into New York Bagel Deli and Bakery — at 2216 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica — with his wife, Adaeze Nwanonyiri.
Every Step is an Adventure: Traveling solo creates friendships, memories

3 weeks ago | argonautnews.com | Karen Schaffner

There’s no sitting still on a seven-country, eight-day bus tour of Europe. The travel organization Expat Explore introduced guests to breathtaking spots like the Eiffel Tower and Venice, Boppard, Germany, and Dijon, France. This particular tour, called European Vistas, was very well organized and led by Mayra Arboleta, an experienced tour leader from Ecuador. Although she keeps an eye on everyone, she works to draw the solo traveler into the group.
‘More Hot Fun’: Stanley Clarke to show off his students’ talents

3 weeks ago | argonautnews.com | Christina Fuoco

Legendary bassist Stanley Clarke will conclude the second year of his three-year artist residency with a performance with his students. The 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, show features Santa Monica High School’s jazz ensemble, with Clarke on bass. The student musicians spent a summer preparing for the concert, during which they will perform Clarke’s “More Hot Fun” and “Up” compositions, as well as tunes by Rick Hirsh, Quincy Jones, Bob Mintzer, and Steps Ahead.
Springing into the Season: Legacy, emerging artists perform at gala

1 month ago | argonautnews.com | Bridgette Redman

Westside Ballet’s spring gala promises star power and breakthrough talent. With New York City Ballet principals Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia taking the stage for solos and dancing alongside Westside’s pre-professional students, the gala is shaping up to be a blend of legacy and emerging artistry. Among the rising stars is 12-year-old Spencer Collins, a local dancer recently crowned a top award winner on the international stage.
Taste It All: MAINopoly brings game-themed tasting experience to Santa Monica

1 month ago | argonautnews.com | Laura Latzko

Who doesn’t remember passing go and collecting $200, getting sent to jail, buying properties and winning or losing money when picking up “Chance” or “Community Chest” cards? The 10th annual “MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street” event in Santa Monica will incorporate themes from the popular board game Monopoly into a tasting experience on Main Street. The event takes place on Sunday, May 25, at 20 participating businesses along Main Street between Strand and Pier avenues.