The suspect, matching video footage from an arcade, was taken into custody Santa Monica Police Department officers arrested a suspect Thursday following two arson incidents at the Santa Monica Pier, authorities said. The arrests occurred […]

The Authority said the drop in violent incidents—down to the lowest level since May 2019—coincided with more uniformed personnel and partnerships to address homelessness, mental health issues, and drug use Violent crime on Los Angeles […]

The motion to intervene seeks to ensure that Santa Monica and other plaintiff-intervenors can advocate for their residents’ rights in court Santa Monica has joined a coalition of Los Angeles-area cities and the County of […]

The decision followed a contentious meeting with over 140 public speakers and more than 1,000 emails received by the council The Santa Monica City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday in support of a plan to transform […]

The agency, to be run by political appointees, would manage permitting, development, zoning, and funding, modeled after post-disaster recoveries Los Angeles County residents are invited to a virtual town hall on Wednesday, July 9, at […]

Levi, who was set to attend the University of Virginia this fall, was killed by a drunk driver on May 4, just weeks before his graduation The Los Angeles City Council paid tribute Monday to […]

The fare increase aims to offset rising costs for fuel, utilities, and supplies, according to the agency. The Santa Monica Department of Transportation will increase fares on its Big Blue Bus system starting Aug. 10, […]

According to city officials, the program is on pace to meet its goal of serving 260 individuals annually Santa Monica’s newly launched SaMo Bridge diversion program referred 56 individuals to services in its first month, […]

Plan Aims to Streamline Rebuilding but Raises Questions Over Community Input A proposed “Resilient Rebuilding Authority” to oversee recovery from the January wildfires in Los Angeles County, including the Palisades, is advancing as Senate Bill […]

Amendment Unlocks New Opportunities, Secures $5.5 Million in Community Benefits The Santa Monica Planning Commission unanimously approved an amendment to expand commercial uses at the RAND Corporation’s underutilized headquarters at 1776 Main Street, unlocking $5.5 […]