Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Noteworthy 2/4-11/26: BRUCE YES, BUT NO PIE
By CHARLES ANDREWS YOUR FRIENDLY WEEKLY REMINDER Four City Council members – DAN HALL, JESSE ZWICK, NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA, CAROLINE TOROSIS – Voted to throw away the best chance we had to not only save the […]
Pedestrian killed on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, PCH closed for hours
Fatal collision near Winding Way shut down the highway on Monday night. Traffic along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu was shut down for several hours on Monday night after a pedestrian was fatally struck, authorities […]
Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Lane closures scheduled for Feb. 2–8
Fire-related repairs will trigger daytime and overnight traffic restrictions in Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Traffic restrictions scheduled for Feb. 2 through Feb. 8 remain in effect along Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard as […]
Veterans, Neighbors Raise Alarms Over Proposed 167-Bed Shelter on VA Property (Video)
Proposed 167-Bed Shelter on VA Land Sparks Backlash in West L.A. Neighbors and veterans question the legality and location of a $32.7M interim housing facility planned next to the National Guard Armory.
Where Santa Monica Plant Lovers Go for TLC: Urban Jungle
Tucked in the quiet yet vibrant spaces of your home may be plants quietly yearning for attention. Access to yards and green space is often limited in Los Angeles. The plants that help you create […]
Teamsters Union of California urges state to suspend Waymo license after robotaxi hits child in Santa Monica
Union leaders cite safety concerns and call the crash involving a 5-year-old a wake-up call. Leaders of Teamsters California said Monday that the California Public Utilities Commission should immediately suspend Waymo’s operating license following a […]
California Closes in on Completing World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing
The structure will be planted with native coastal sage scrub species and will connect to 12 acres of restored open space and roughly 50,000 native plants as part of a larger environmental restoration effort. California […]
A Venice Father Was Detained by ICE. A Youth Baseball League is Rallying to Support the Family
North Venice Little League officials encouraged community members to donate if possible, share the fundraiser, or offer legal resources, including immigration attorneys who may be able to assist the family. A Venice youth sports league […]
Santa Monica Council Adopts 25-Year Parks Vision Plan, Amends Turf Policy After Debate
The vision plan outlines eight principles — including nourishing existing parks, expanding parkland, connecting open space and supporting funding partnerships — and five strategies The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a 25-year Parks and […]
County Investigates Second Measles Case Linked to International Traveler
The traveler arrived Jan. 26 and passed through the Tom Bradley International Terminal between 10:45 p.m. and 1 a.m Jan. 27. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating the county’s second measles case of 2026, […]
401-unit apartment project proposed to replace offices near Santa Monica’s Water Garden
Plans call for eight-story housing development with affordable units and ground-floor retail on 26th Street. Housing is being proposed for a site now occupied by offices near Santa Monica’s Water Garden, according to plans recently […]
Waymo Claims Autonomous Vehicle Reduced Impact Speed in Santa Monica Crash
The incident occurred during school drop-off hours near Grant Elementary School at 24th and Pearl streets Waymo reported that one of its self-driving vehicles braked hard and reduced speed from 17 mph to under 6 […]
