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 […]

A new motion introduced to City Council requests a coordinated strategy from LADOT, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the City Attorney’s office Since the Pacific Palisades reopened to the public on June 14, reports […]

A Nordstrom spokesperson explained the closure as a strategic realignment Nordstrom confirmed its decision to close its Santa Monica store at 220 Broadway, with the final day of business set for Aug. 26 shifting focus […]

The budget preserves core services and invests in major projects, including over $1 billion in hotel investments The Santa Monica City Council approved a $793.3 million biennial budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and $829.7 million […]

The funding aims to improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and promote cleaner transportation California is investing nearly $5 billion to repair highways, expand bus and train services, and enhance pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, state […]

The document, available in English and Spanish, outlines the department’s policies and limits regarding immigration status The Los Angeles Police Department released an updated FAQ document Friday to clarify its role in immigration enforcement, Chief […]

The suspect is being held at Santa Monica Jail with bail set at $1,000,000 Authorities have identified the suspect arrested in Wednesday’s ambush of a Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officer as David John Hairston […]

The blaze claimed the shop’s delivery van, tools, plants, and flowers, erasing a space that Phipps said was more than a workplace—it was a community hub A beloved local flower shop, Palisades Flowers, is seeking […]

Police noted a similar burglary occurred at Amai Coffee three months ago, and a nearby business, Dr. T House Santa Monica police are investigating a burglary at Amai Coffee, located at 1701 Pico Blvd., and […]

The program follows a 45-day pilot conducted earlier this year along Lincoln Boulevard, where 511 potential violations were identified, though no tickets were issued  Starting July 1, Santa Monica will roll out artificial intelligence-equipped cameras […]