Fire Debris Runoff Prompts Health Warnings; Beachgoers Encouraged to Enjoy Sand and Sun Despite an ongoing Ocean Water Quality Advisory, Santa Monica’s three miles of beaches remain open for non-ocean activities, the Los Angeles County […]

New Tool Provides First Responders with Critical Pre-Incident Data The Santa Monica Fire Department announced Tuesday the launch of a new tool aimed at improving emergency responses through a program called Community Connect. The initiative […]

It will work in partnership with community organizations to distribute aid efficiently and equitably In response to the catastrophic wildfires, the Board of Supervisors has launched the Los Angeles County Fire Recovery Fund. The initiative, […]

Eligibility for this tax relief will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Finance In a unanimous decision, the Los Angeles City Council on Monday approved a motion to provide tax relief […]

Experienced City Manager Chaparyan Takes Over Community Development Leadership The City of Santa Monica has named Arminé Chaparyan as its new director of the Community Development Department, effective February 3, City Manager David White announced […]

The Initiative Is Spearheaded by the J. Paul Getty Trust, With Backing From the Mohn Art Collective, East West Bank, the Mellon Foundation, and Several Other National and International Organizations A group of prominent arts […]

Local businesses and volunteers transform spaces into shelters, donation hubs, and meal services, stepping up to support evacuees and frontline workers during the devastating Palisades Fire. By Zach Armstrong Soon after Savannah Aubinoe walked out […]

The Board Also Extended a Thank-You to Outgoing Vice President Jon Kean for His Service At its annual organizational meeting, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education re-elected Jennifer Smith as board president […]

The 1914 short Kid Auto Races at Venice introduced the iconic character that would become synonymous with silent film, sparking an international sensation By Zach Armstrong The year was 1914. Babe Ruth hit his first professional home […]

The Laws Cover Various Aspects of Society, From Education to Property California Governor Gavin Newsom, in a recent news release, boasted a series of new laws set to take effect in 2025, aimed at strengthening […]