Strong men compete at the Santa Monica Pier during the Arnold Strongman USA Championships on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The winner of the 2020 Arnold Strongman USA champ is Martins Licis and World’s Strongest Firefighter winner is Ben Gallaher of Kern County, Calif.

The Arnold Strongman USA consists of disciplines designed to demonstrate a balanced combination of complete and extraordinary body strength. The five feats of strength were the log clean and press for reps (380 pounds); a 400-pound Farmer’s walk; a sandbag throw over a 15-foot bar; deadlift for reps (775 pounds); and a Strongman sandbag load.

Strongman Eddie Williams, who hails from Australia, performs during the Arnold Strongman USA Championships at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Eddie holds a Guinness World Record for pulling a tank in the fastest time and has competed in America’s Got Talent.

The frosty flurries magically transformed the community into a fun winter snow play day where noses were cold, and mittens required at Virginia Avenue Park on Saturday, January 11, 2020. The blustery bounty of fun which included REAL SNOW, arts & crafts, story time with officers, librarians and Santa Monica Council members was presented by the Santa Monica Police Department, Virginia Avenue Park and the Santa Monica Public Library.

Lunetta All Day is Chef Raphael Lunetta’s  interpretation of a neighborhood diner. Serving inventive breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines. Is located at 2420 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, and is open from 8am to 9pm Monday thru Saturday and 8am to 3pm on Sundays.

Charlie Kabob brings together a fine blend of Persian and California cuisine tempered for the western palate.

Charlie Kabob serves everything fresh, no additives , preservatives or MSG. Original and succulent, Charlie Kabob’s tradition! They strive to offer the freshest, healthiest, and consciously prepared meal to every patron. Just as they have done for the past 37 years.

Construction crew pour concrete on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path has been closed for construction and been rerouted on to Ocean Front Walk. The City of Santa Monica is upgrading the North Beach Trail to enhance safety and circulation at the popular beach destination as part of the North Beach Trail Improvement Project. Enhancements include widening the existing bike path, adding a separate walking path, and renovating Ocean Front Walk north of the Santa Monica Pier. The project is anticipated to be completed in November 2020.

 
To minimize disruption to the public, construction is being conducted in phases beginning at the northern limits of Santa Monica. During each phase, construction is being performed in incremental sections. The Pier and surrounding businesses will remain open and accessible throughout the duration of construction. Signage will be posted to provide direction for pedestrian detours and any closures. There will be a temporary path for cyclists and pedestrians in the construction zone. Cyclists must dismount and walk their bikes on the temporary path. Parking Lot 4 North will be used as the construction staging area and will be closed for the duration of the construction. View the construction map at santamonica.gov/northbeachtrail.

Chabad in Simcha Monica celebrates the last night of #Chanukah at the Third Street Promenade, Downtown Santa Monica on Sunday, December 29, 2019. 

Chabad in Simcha Monica celebrates the last night of #Chanukah at the Third Street Promenade, Downtown Santa Monica on Sunday, December 29, 2019.