Tesla driver evaded a brief pursuit before slamming into a Mercedes-Benz, then fled on foot. A driver fleeing police in a Tesla crashed into another vehicle in South Los Angeles, killing the other motorist before […]

Bill creates appointed Education Commissioner to run state Department of Education and expands elected superintendent’s authority across K-12 and higher education​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation overhauling California’s fragmented K-12 education governance system, creating […]

Officials urged residents to verify their measles immunity before traveling, particularly as outbreaks continue across the United States and internationally. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed case of measles involving an international […]

$2 million federal grant will fund feasibility analysis of reconnecting community split by highway construction more than 60 years ago. Santa Monica has secured a $2 million federal grant to study options for reconnecting the […]

“21 Miles in Malibu” examines crashes and safety issues on the scenic roadway where producer Michel Shane’s daughter was killed in 2010. A documentary examining the dangers of Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway will premiere on […]

A candidate workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. July 13 in City Hall Council Chambers to explain the process and distribute nomination packets. The nomination period for Santa Monica’s November election opens Monday, July 13, […]

Extra officers will focus on vehicles traveling too fast for conditions as speeding continues to fuel deadly crashes. The Los Angeles Police Department will deploy additional officers throughout July to crack down on speeding and […]

Residents submitted a qualifying petition citing concerns including extended overnight parking, late-night noise, conflicts with vehicle occupants, and sanitation issues. The Santa Monica City Council has approved a new overnight permit parking zone on a […]

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, leading the coalition, said the law negatively impacts businesses and consumers nationwide. Attorneys general from 17 states and a national trade group have sued California over its landmark law requiring […]

Ticketed Swiss-themed event set for Nov. 2, through Jan. 15, 2027, expected to draw 250,000 to 400,000 visitors. The Santa Monica City Council has approved a license agreement with Swiss Xmas Inc. to transform the […]