Santa Monica Beaches Close
Beach bike path, Ocean Front Walk close as well By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica beaches are closing following an LA County order to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On Friday afternoon […]
County Tells All Residents to be Prepared for Isolation, Quarantine
LA County COVID-19 cases over 1,000 By Sam Catanzaro The director of public health for Los Angeles County is advising every resident to prepare for the possibility of isolation or quarantine. “We are asking every […]
Minor Dies From COVID-19 as Santa Monica Cases Rise
LA County coronavirus count over 600 By Sam Catanzaro County health officials have announced that a minor has died as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as Santa Monica cases continue to rise. According […]
Santa Monica Announces Fines for Violating Stay at Home Orders
Updated March 24, 2020 3:45 p.m. Santa Monica Police Department authorized to issue administrative citations By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica has announced that its police officers are authorized to issue citations to violators of stay […]
Santa Monica Closes Beach Parking Lots
Updated March 24, 2020 3:45 p.m. City advises avoiding beach, Palisades Park, beach bike path By Sam Catanzaro Following a weekend that saw a large number of beachgoers amidst a statewide stay at home order, […]
Santa Monica Residents Ordered to Stay at Home
40 million California residents ordered to stay home By Sam Catanzaro California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered 40 million residents to stay in their homes as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to increase […]
Officers Taken to Hospital After SMPD Vehicles Collide
Two SMPD vehicles collide Thursday afternoon By Sam Catanzaro Two Santa Monica police vehicles collided at high-speed in Santa Monica Thursday afternoon leading to injuries. According to an SMPD officer on the scene, two Santa […]
Increasing Healthcare Capacity as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
Over 200 confirmed cases in LA County By Sam Catanzaro As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to grow, including additional Santa Monica cases, local officials have put forward measures to increase healthcare capacity. […]
Parking Restrictions Lifted in Santa Monica
Street sweeping suspended By Sam Catanzaro Parking restrictions have been lifted in Santa Monica in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). On Monday night Santa Monica City Manager and Director of Emergency Services Rick […]
Santa Monica Restaurants, Businesses to Close
Restaurants, bars, fitness studios among businesses impacted By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica has joined the City of Los Angeles and ordered the closures of bars and restaurants, among other businesses to slow […]
Horvath Terminates Controversial Ocean Avenue Housing Projects, Orders Search for Alternative Sites
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Two Arrested, $50K in Stolen Copper Wire Recovered After Mission Hills Theft
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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