Her resignation follows the exit of the city’s Police Chief, as well as earlier departures of the city attorney and the director of Housing and Human Services Arminé Chaparyan, director of the Community Development Department […]

The incident occurred at Palisades Park during a clash between pro-Gaza demonstrators and counter-protesters Santa Monica police are investigating a violent assault on the Santa Monica Pier Sunday evening as a hate crime, where a […]

Santa Monica struggled offensively, failing to score after a high-flying 35-0 victory over Kaimuki High School in Honolulu on August 23 The Santa Monica Vikings varsity football team suffered a 42-0 shutout loss to the […]

The task force, comprising multiple state agencies, will target encampments along state rights-of-way in California’s 10 largest cities Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the creation of the State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) […]

The order aims to secure federal tax credits for clean energy projects before they expire due to HR 1, dubbed “Trump’s Big Ugly Bill,” Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday to safeguard California’s […]

The sheriff’s department considers Wind a habitual runaway and is urging the public to contact Detective Aquino The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued a special bulletin seeking assistance in locating 14-year-old Abigail Wind, last […]

Debris removal began in late January with the Environmental Protection Agency handling hazardous materials, followed by Army Corps-led crews tackling ash, rubble, and contaminated soil  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday it is […]

The bill, which advanced through Senate and Assembly committees, faces review by the Assembly Appropriations Committee this week, with a full vote possible by August 29 Crowds gathered in Pacific Palisades on Saturday, August 23, […]

Organizers expressed hope that the additional time will allow them to restructure and deliver a more vibrant event in 2026 The Abbot Kinney Festival, a 40-year tradition along the world-famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard, has been […]

City Manager Chi praised Batista’s leadership, stating, “His dedication and vision have positively shaped our Police Department.” Santa Monica Police Chief Ramón Batista announced his resignation late Friday, August 22 after nearly four years leading […]