Resident Spirit Awards Gets New Location:
The Independent Spirit Awards is moving, but it will remain in Santa Monica next year. Formerly held at the parking lot at 2030 Ocean Ave., the new location of the Spirit Awards will now be […]
Marina del Rey Security Guard Charged With Murder:
A former security guard at a Marina del Rey apartment complex was convicted today of first-degree murder for gunning down his supervisor. Jurors deliberated about 1 1/2 hours before returning their verdict against Byron Keith […]
Prelim 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Marina Del Rey:
A preliminary magnitude-2.7 earthquake struck near Marina del Rey tonight, but there were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries. The quake hit at 9:55 p.m. at a depth of 5.6 miles. It was […]
Santa Monica Man, 25, Arrested After Family Drama:
A 25-year-old Santa Monica man was arrested on Friday, Aug. 28, after vandalizing his mom’s car while supposedly under the influence of drugs. At 8:30 pm officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were called […]
Free College-Prep Programs At Santa Monica Public Library In September:
Back to school time for teens often means stress about college. The Library can help! They’re offering several college-prep programs at the Main Library and branch libraries throughout the month of September. All programs are […]
Santa Monica Conservancy Fosters San Vicente Boulevard Historic District:
The Santa Monica Conservancy invites all to their next community meeting to introduce and discuss the recently nominated San Vicente Boulevard Historic District. The community meeting for the proposed San Vicente Boulevard Historic District is […]
Santa Monica DUI Checkpoint Set Tonight:
The Santa Monica Police Department’s Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight, Sept. 4. It will be held at an undisclosed location within city limits. The operation will take place between the hours […]
VIDEO: At-Risk Shelter Puppies Come to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary:
Snowbird and her five puppies were at risk of being killed in a shelter when they were pulled into rescue and later came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Follow along on their journey from the […]
WATCH: Eyewitness Account to Swimmer’s Drowning on Venice Beach:
A 28-year-old man died Thursday night after being pulled from the surf in Venice, NBC4 reported. The man was found about 6:20 p.m. off the 1900 block of Ocean Front Walk and taken from the […]
Alleged Hate Crime Occurs Early Morning on Santa Monica Beach:
A 32-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested and charged with hate crime battery on Monday, Aug. 24, after punching a man at the beach in the face. At 11 am officers of the Santa Monica […]
Santa Monica State of City Event to Feature Performances and Updates on the Realignment Plan
Mayor Torosis will deliver the address, outlining accomplishments from the past year and discussing priorities for 2027. Santa Monica will...
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SM.a.r.t Column: The Dual Process, Part Three: The Line the Sea Is Moving Toward
The Part One article showed Santa Monica’s permitting delay as self-inflicted; Part Two, that the bill has shed its exemptions,...
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