The City Council is set to review a 22-point proposal that includes $3 million in economic development funding, along with changes to parking rules, the police department and the city’s remote work policy. Six months […]

The findings come as libraries continue adapting to changing public needs following the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting patterns in library use and ongoing budget and operational constraints. The Santa Monica Public Library has released a comprehensive […]

Prosecutors allege that between September 2020 and January 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the officers filed for unemployment benefits despite working full time as police officers. Two Los Angeles police officers have been charged with […]

Supervisors direct agencies to assess feasibility of coordinated mitigation effort after 2025 fires. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a motion directing county agencies to study the creation of a regional […]

The proposed locations were identified in a report released by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation as part of the city’s Automated Speed Enforcement program, authorized by California Assembly Bill 645. The Venice Neighborhood Council […]

Portions of the pier may be temporarily restricted as the investigation continues. Two people were injured in a shooting Sunday night following a large fight on the Santa Monica Pier, according to the Santa Monica […]

Health officials advise avoiding swimming, surfing and water contact at five locations. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water use warning Thursday for five Los Angeles County beaches after recent […]

Man allegedly pointed BB gun resembling handgun at officers after assault-with-deadly-weapon call. Four Los Angeles Police Department officers were identified Wednesday in connection with an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning in the Wilshire area, where a […]

During her tenure with the city, von Tongeln has represented Santa Monica in both litigation and transactional matters and has advised the city’s boards and commissions. The Santa Monica City Council appointed Heidi von Tongeln […]

Surveillance image shows Hispanic male, 20–30, in dark hoodie near incident location. Santa Monica police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of sexual battery after an incident in the city. […]