March 31, 2026
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SMPD Mounted Patrol Aids in Arrest

By Sam Catanzaro The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) carried out an arrest on February 1 with the aid of horses. While riding their horses (Laredo, Geroge, Sammy and Duke) near the Colorado Ave Esplanade, four SMPD […]

Man Charged for Murdering Mother

Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office files charges on Stephen Lloyd Fader. By Staff Writer The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges on Stephen Lloyd Fader, a 42-year-old male, for his involvement […]

Homeless Shelter at West L.A. Armory?

Supervisor Sheila Kuehl pushes for third Westside bridge housing center. By Tor Marom There’s no doubt, tensions over Los Angeles’ homeless population have been steadily rising over the past few years, and the pressure is […]

We’ll Find Out if Prop. 13 is Still a Sacred Cow

It’s been almost 41 years since Proposition 13 passed in 1978, lowering property taxes for every home, apartment building, commercial structure, farm and parking lot in California. Through almost all that time, the initiative sponsored […]

A Clean(er) Energy Future in SM

Where do we get our electricity? Until now, from Southern California Edison. But beginning next month, Santa Monica residents will have a second option: The Clean Power Alliance, a collaborative organization of public agencies in […]

Study Sheds Light on Severity of E-Scooter Accidents

UCLA study shows many e-scooter crashes require trip to ER.  By Sam Catanzaro A new UCLA study sheds light on the severity and frequency of e-scooters accidents, particularly for riders involved in crashes in Santa […]

“An Inspector Calls” at The Wallis

When J.P. Priestley’s multi-award-winning chestnut “An Inspector Calls” makes its way across the pond, one cannot restrain one’s excitement at anticipating director Stephen Daldry’s restaging of The National Theatre of Great Britain’s 1992 production. Assembling […]

Storm Brings Lightning and Mudslides

Winter storm prompts beach evacuations. By Sam Catanzaro As the first in a series of heavy storms move into the Los Angeles area, the City of Santa Monica has ordered all beaches to be evacuated […]