Month: July 2026

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.