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. […]

Motion seeks analysis of job impacts from Paramount Skydance deal, antitrust comments to Justice Department. Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath introduced a motion directing county staff to assess the potential economic and workforce […]

Pavement rehabilitation project includes K-rail installation and electrical work through March 14. Caltrans will implement overnight lane reductions and ramp closures along Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass starting Monday, March 9, for K-rail installation […]

Grassroots group says agents used unmarked vehicles; SMPD cites state law limiting cooperation. By Zach Armstrong A woman was allegedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers outside of a commercial building in Santa Monica […]

Santa Monica-based TheBeadChest.com agrees to $17,000 penalty, halts noncompliant products. California regulators have taken enforcement action against a Santa Monica-based online jewelry retailer for selling products that violated state limits on lead content, the Department […]

3.6-mile stretch of SR-27 now open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, months earlier than expected. Caltrans has restored full daytime traffic on a 3.6-mile section of Topanga Canyon Boulevard/State Route 27 between Pacific Coast […]

Feige Takes Over as VNC President; Board Denies Venice Blvd Shopping Center, Forms Charter Reform Ad Hoc Committee, Defeats Redmond Removal Motion. By Nick Antonicello The Venice Neighborhood Council (www.venicenc.org) met via ZOOM on Tuesday […]

Department says no credible threats to city but is coordinating with federal, state partners. Santa Monica police said Feb. 28 they are conducting extra patrols near places of worship, cultural institutions and community gathering spots […]