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Officers conducting the traffic stop discovered that the driver had an outstanding warrant related to forgery. A routine traffic stop in downtown Santa Monica resulted in the arrest of a driver wanted on a forgery […]

TODAY: DTSM to Host Pride Events and Block Festival on Third Street Promenade
The festivities begin with Pride on the Promenade, a series of drag brunches at 1212 Santa Monica featuring performances by local drag artists. Third Street Promenade will be closed to vehicle traffic and transformed into […]

Noteworthy 6/10-17/26: SUMMER TSUNAMI OF GREAT ART
By CHARLES ANDREWS AFTER ALMOST FIVE DECADES OF SEEING THE ARTS EXPLODE Every summer in LA, after the post-Christmas doldrums, I am no longer surprised. But some summers are better than others, and you never […]

City of Malibu issues new rebuild permits as Palisades Fire recovery reaches new milestones
The first beachfront home affected by the devastating 2025 wildfire is nearing the completion of its framing stage on Carbon Beach. Malibu families trying to rebuild after the Palisades Fire got a little closer to […]

Noteworthy 6/17-24/26: SUM
By CHARLES ANDREWS COVER IT UP! PRETEND! LIE! Yes, exactly what a spoiled five-year-old would do when caught at something he knows is wrong. Trump posted last August that he thought his name should be […]

Santa Monica Plans Return to Rose Parade With City-Sponsored Float
The float will highlight Santa Monica’s coastal setting, cultural attractions, public art, sustainability initiatives and diverse community. Santa Monica will return to the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2027 after the City Council approved plans […]
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