Initially launched in September 2023 with bi-weekly deployments, HoST was designed to address encampment-related waste and debris The City of Santa Monica has expanded its Homeless Support Team (HoST) following the success of a pilot […]

During Arraignment, Her Defense Attorney Declared a Doubt as to Her Competency The Santa Monica woman accused of attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old girl and assaulting a man with a knife last week has had […]

The Suspect Appears to Be Homeless and Living Out of Her Vehicle A woman has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old child in Santa Monica, according to […]

In July 2021, a Significant Influx of Debris Overwhelmed the Headworks Area of Hyperion, Triggering the Plant’s Relief System The City of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $20.8 million to address issues at the […]

A GoFundMe Has Been Created for Medical Expenses By Zach Armstrong A worker at the high-end Angelini Ristorante & Bar in Pacific Palisades was assaulted by a homeless man last week, staff at the eatery […]

The Santa Monica Police Department Is Continuing Its Investigation A Santa Monica man has been arrested and charged with felony vandalism in connection with the destruction of over 300 city-owned water meters, causing approximately $45,000 […]

SMPD Detectives Used Big Blue Bus Surveillance Video, Tap Card Information, and Footage from Neighborhood Surveillance A man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly assaulting a passenger on a Santa Monica […]

The Coast Guard Deployed a Helicopter, a Cutter, and a Small Boat A man who fell off a boat Thursday afternoon was found dead after an extensive search, according to a report from Patch. The […]

A woman was rescued late Thursday night  A woman was rescued late Thursday night after she either fell or jumped from the Santa Monica Pier, according to KTLA. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. at […]

The Indictment Alleges That Plasencia Was Complicit in Distributing Ketamine to Perry During the Actor’s Final Weeks Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a Santa Monica physician, is among five defendants charged in connection with the fatal ketamine […]