Video: Santa Monica Mask Fines
The City of Santa Monica has authorized fines of up to $1,000 for failing to wear a mask. Learn more in this video made possible by 72soldprice.com
Three teens arrested on suspicion of looting and arson: Santa Monica Beat – July, 6, 2020
Local news and culture in under 5 minutes. * Three teens arrested on suspicion of looting and arson. * Covid-19 surge creates hospital bed shortages. All this and more on today’s show made possible by […]
Santa Monica Sees Unhealthy Air Quality After Fireworks
Fireworks continue in LA County despite ban By Staff Writer Air quality throughout most of Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica, ranged from unhealthy to very unhealthy Sunday following a weekend of fireworks. Los Angels […]
Man Dies After Jumping off Santa Monica Pedestrian Bridge
By Sam Catanzaro A man died in Santa Monica Saturday morning after jumping onto the freeway from a pedestrian bridge. According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), a report of a person down came […]
Santa Monica Beaches–Aside From Pier–Score High Water Quality Marks
Heal the Bay releases annual water quality report By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica beaches–with the exception of Santa Monica Pier–scored high marks on Heal the Bay’s annual water quality report. Water quality at Santa Monica […]
Santa Monica Sets Fines for Not Wearing Mask
Order also authorizes businesses to refuse service for those not wearing masks By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica has authorized citations for failing to wear face coverings as part of an effort to […]
SMA.r.t. Column: Brushfires of Freedom!
We have survived the first six months of this year. We are all locked into the strange nightmare that encompasses 2020. First, a thank you to the front line and essential workers that have kept […]
Newsom Orders LA County Dining Rooms Close
Indoor museums, cardrooms and more also ordered to close By Sam Catanzaro Earlier this week Los Angeles County’s public health director said that almost half of restaurants and bars were not following social distancing rules. […]
Local high school student wins national chess tournament: Santa Monica Beat – July, 2, 2020
Local news and culture in under 5 minutes. * Local high school student wins national chess tournament. * Man charged with looting in Santa Monica. All this and more on today’s show made possible by […]
Hostel on Historic Property Eyeing Expansion
Hostel located on same property as 19th-century Rapp Saloon eyeing five-story expansion By Sam Catanzaro A Santa Monica hostel located behind a 19th-century historic saloon is eyeing a significant expansion. On Wednesday, Santa Monica’s Planning […]
Revised 24-unit apartment project proposed for Montana Avenue corner in Santa Monica
The Holland Group took over the development, tweaking the parking footprint and income-restricted housing units. Under a new developer and...
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Caltrans plans major overnight I-405 closures through Sepulveda Pass starting June 29
Heavily traveled stretches of the 405 will see lane and ramp reductions ahead of a July 4 holiday construction pause....
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