State commission rules Councilmember Oscar de la Torre does not have a financial conflict of interest in voting rights case By Sam Catanzaro California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPCC) has ruled that a Santa Monica […]
Westside Dining Beat February 4, 2021 Artisan Bodega Coming to Santa Monica An artisan bodega (owned by two sisters) specializing in cheese and charcuterie boards will open its second Westside location in Santa Monica. As reported by What […]
National Pizza Day is Tuesday, February 9 so on Westside Food Scene this week we visit Venice Way Pizza, serving up mouthwatering Detroit-style pies with a view to match.
SMPD post bulletin surrounding November, 2020 incident Santa Monica police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect wanted for assaulting an elderly victim. According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), on November […]
Bobby Edwards arrested for January 31 attack in downtown Santa Monica By Sam Catanzaro Police have arrested a man for attempted murder after an unprovoked attack of a person walking in downtown Santa Monica. According […]
Snow and hail come to Santa Monica Bay By Sam Catanzaro A storm that brought snow to some local beaches Friday led to the closure of Santa Monica Bay beaches due to the potential for […]
Santa Monica City Council votes to exclude Oscar de la Torre from action surrounding Pico Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica By Sam Catanzaro Tensions flared and and pointed accusations were raised at this […]
Incident prompts evacuation of around 20 adults at Lincoln Middle School Tuesday By Sam Catanzaro A bomb threat was emailed to a Santa Monica middle school Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of around 20 teachers and […]
A medical office and research center is planned to rise in a Westside neighborhood. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
Rashad Devon Harris sentenced to life in state prison for 2018 violent home invasion and attempted rape By Sam Catanzaro A judge has sentenced a man to life in prison for slashing and attempting to […]
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Detectives are continuing to search for two remaining suspects with additional arrests expected Two men were arrested and $50,000 worth...
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