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 […]

Emergency crews closed the affected intersection to secure the area and began cleanup efforts A vehicle collision involving at least two cars left multiple people injured Sunday, June 15 just before 1 p.m. at the […]

The city claims the department launched a 2024-2028 Strategic Plan focusing on innovative policing and staff wellness The City of Santa Monica is alleging significant progress in public safety for 2024, according to its recently […]

The rate adjustments will support routine Capital Improvement Projects, address inflation, and enhance water resiliency The Santa Monica City Council adopted a new five-year water, sewer, and recycled water rate structure on June 10, 2025, […]