November 1, 2025
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Santa Monica Pier Shut Down in Response to COVID-19

69 cases as of Sunday By Sam Catanzaro The Santa Monica Pier, a destination that draws over 6 million visitors annually, has closed down in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. “We welcome thousands of […]

Santa Monica Declares Local Emergency

Confirmed COVID-19 cases at Santa Monica Apple, Universal Music businesses By Sam Catanzaro Friday night the City of Santa Monica issued a local emergency proclamation as two major companies have confirmed COVID-19 cases among their […]

SMMUSD Cancels Classes in Response to Coronavirus

“We are aware of a community member with children in our schools who was exposed to coronavirus,” says Superintendent By Sam Catanzaro The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) has canceled classes in response to […]

Library, City Hall to be Shut Down

Santa Monica implements additional measures in response to coronavirus By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica officials will shut down City Hall and public libraries as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. The Santa Monica City Hall […]

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SMC, Crossroads Switch to Remote Learning

County health officials declare first Los Angeles death from COVI-19 By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica College (SMC) and Crossroads are switching to remote learning as health officials have declared the first death from the novel […]

City Settles With Child Sexual Abuse Victims

24 current and former community members settle for over $40 million By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica has reached a settlement with over 20 individuals who say they were sexually abused while participating […]