March 21, 2026
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SMa.r.t. Column: The Great Santa Monica Loot-Out

~ Our looting redux. The angst and anger of our community are still reverberating throughout Santa Monica. Everyone I have communicated with has a strong opinion about the events of Sunday, May 31st. The afternoon […]

Firefighters Fully Contain Bel Air Brush Fire

50-acre fire contained, no visible flames remain By Sam Catanzaro Firefighters have fully contained a wildfire fire that broke out in the hills near Bel Air Wednesday morning. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department […]

Brush Fire Erupts in Bel Air

Updated 11 a.m. Wednesday Sepulveda Fire at 25 percent containment By Sam Catanzaro A brush fire that erupted off the 405 Freeway has burned through 50 acres of the Sepulveda Pass in Bel Air. According […]

National Guard Leaves Santa Monica

Small number of troops to remain in area in case of emergency By Sam Catanzaro The National Guard has left Santa Monica, a week after being called in response to civic unrest over the police […]

Santa Monica Police Chief Defends Handling of Looting

Hundreds of Santa Monica businesses sustain significant damage By Sam Catanzaro Amid a petition calling for her recall, Santa Monica’s police chief is defending her handling of looting that left hundreds of businesses damaged, saying […]