April 7, 2026
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Expo Crash: Car Collides with Train in Santa Monica

This morning at about 12:23 a.m., the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to a radio call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and Metro Expo Line Train at Lincoln Blvd and […]

A Flock of Deloreans

By Michael Ray   The Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport welcomed the Orange County DeLorean Club, Saturday March 31, for a DeLorean car show. The American-made car was popularized by the 1985 film […]

Homeless “Safe Parking” For Veterans Program

A groundbreaking program offering “safe parking” for homeless people – many of whom are seniors – living in their vehicles, is coming to the Westside, Councilmember Mike Bonin announced on April 13. The nonprofit agency […]

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Alert Police Blotter 4/9/18-4/13/18

By Tim Broughton The Rifleman. On Monday, April 2, at 9:17 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department received a call informing them that a man, possibly armed with a rifle, was outside the […]

Teen Driving While Distracted and Texting

SMPD: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

–Drivers are using their cell phones less often while driving, 10 years after “hands-free” became the law, but distracted driving remains a serious safety challenge in California. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and safety […]

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Artist Co-op Shutdown

What happens when a 45 year old artist co-op is shut down? Meet potter and photography teacher Antara Scales. Video made possible by Jeffrey J Fritz & Laura Buffone Coldwell Banker.