Editor’s note: This monthly feature uncovers Santa Monica’s history by compiling notable city happenings from a century ago. The stories are found in old newspaper archives. The roller coaster at ...

On the lower deck of the Santa Monica Pier—below the Pacific Park solar-powered Ferris wheel, Inkie’s Pirate Ship ride, and oceanfront West Coaster—there’s a quiet community of fishermen and women.

Santa Monica is welcoming the summer with an active weekend of competitions that are all about beach culture. The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of ...