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Bird's-eye view of a large gray-roofed mansion with a fenced green tennis court to the left and lush trees surrounding the property, all under a sunny sky.

REAL ESTATE

Elon Musk’s former Bel-Air mansion back on the market for $49.8M

The world's richest man originally rented the property.

Students sit around tables with laptops in a bright, modern study space; some wear headphones and work intently on projects.

EDUCATION

AI-powered Alpha School in Santa Monica has no ‘teachers,’ claims to outperform Harvard-Westlake

Alpha School Santa Monica is opening next month at 3002 Main Street.

Front of a small café with a dark blue awning that says 'cafe zella', and signs 'Tea' and 'Sandwiches' on either side over a large glass window.

"WHY FIX WHAT'S NOT BROKEN?"

Wellside Cafe will feature menu items, staff from Cafe Zella

The new owner also operates a neighboring adult day care center.

Smiling woman, Lexi Minetree, in a pink cardigan holding a small brown dog wearing a pink coat indoors in a bright kitchen setting.

STREAMING REVIEW

‘Elle’: Lexi Minetree brings depth, vulnerability, passion to Prime series

Lexi Minetree takes over the role made famous by Reese Witherspoon.

Group of Girl Scouts marching in a parade, holding a banner that reads 'girl scouts greater los angeles' with American flags in the crowd behind them.

20th ANNIVERSARY

How the Santa Monica 4th of July parade went from chaos to classic

Up to 15,000 residents attend this community event each year.