If you’re having back pain and you know (or suspect) that you have IBS, Dr. Curtin says it can be helpful to get an X-ray when you’re in pain to see if your colon is full of stool. “Constipation is underestimated as a cause of abdominal pain quite frequently,” he adds.

Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. Fighting for this bill are a group of parents who have linked their childrens’ interactions on social media platform Snapchat, run by Santa Monica-based company Snap, Inc., to drug ...

If you’re having back pain and you know (or suspect) that you have IBS, Dr. Curtin says it can be helpful to get an X-ray when you’re in pain to see if your colon is full of stool. “Constipation is underestimated as a cause of abdominal pain quite frequently,” he adds.

The latest in housing rights for all of Santa Monica’s residents was on the mind of locals on Wednesday, as a group of citizens expanded their knowledge on the city’s fair housing laws at a symposium hosted at the Santa Monica Main Library.

Credit: Thomas Leffler The latest in housing rights for all of Santa Monica’s residents was on the mind of locals on Wednesday, as a group of citizens expanded their knowledge on the city’s ...

Russian propaganda is strong. It can convince Russian ex-pats in California that Ukrainians are nationalists and Nazis.

Music Department will present the SMC Applied Music Showcase featuring students in SMC’s distinctive Applied Music Program performing songs, instrumental solos, ensemble works, and original compositions in diverse styles.

Santa Monica Beach was one of four California beaches to make Travel + Leisure's 25 Best Beaches in the USA ranking. (Nicole Charky/Patch) SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa Monica Beach was named among the 25 best in the country, according to a new ranking from ...

SB 9 has been ruled unconstitutional, but the rule applied to neighborhoods in Santa Monica, where mostly on the outskirts. Credit: Courtesy photo A controversial housing law that would have ...

With so many performers in town for Netflix Is a Joke, extra shows are popping up, so take advantage! Popular Kids Club is an outdoor comedy event that happens every first and third Thursday of the month, and this week features Rachel Bloom ( Crazy Ex-Girlfriend ), Dulcé Sloan ( The Daily Show ), and more.