Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Former Malibu beachfront estate designed for Joni Mitchell lists for $27 million
Architect Ron Goldman’s Cape Cod-inspired creation features an oceanfront pool no longer permitted under current coastal codes. Music legend Joni Mitchell’s former oceanfront retreat in the exclusive Malibu Colony neighborhood has hit the market with […]
Lower Riviera Three-Story Home Under Construction Listed for Nearly $19M
The upper level has five ensuite bedrooms, including a primary suite with dual dressing areas and a balcony By Carlos Reyes A home under construction at 990 Corsica Dr. in the Lower Riviera section of […]
Waymo Appeals Ban on Overnight Operations at Santa Monica Charging Lots
The order prohibits Waymo from operating the lots at 1222 and 1310 Broadway between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. By Sarah Lin Waymo is appealing a court order that temporarily bans overnight operations at two […]
Wildwood School acquires Santa Monica office building for new campus
Cash deal for 100,700-square-foot Ocean Park Plaza removes largely vacant property from Westside commercial inventory. By Carlos Reyes Commercial real estate brokers have finalized the all-cash sale of a 100,700-square-foot office and medical building along […]
Finding Peace of Mind in Fire Zones: How a Local Founder is Revolutionizing Wildfire Defense
Safeguarding neighborhoods against wildfires is a collective responsibility, and effective wildfire defense should be accessible to all homeowners, not a luxury reserved for a few. That is the foundational philosophy behind Matador Fire, a company […]
Overnight I-405 lane closures through Sepulveda Pass planned for weeklong paving project
Caltrans schedules major ramp shutdowns and multi-lane reductions between Wilshire Boulevard and U.S. 101 starting Aug. 3. Drivers navigating the Sepulveda Pass will face extensive night travel delays next week as transportation crews install concrete […]
Mayor Bass Announces $2M in Federal Funds to Expand Mental Health Crisis Response Program
The money will support hiring additional health care workers and further expand the program, including deeper reach into the San Fernando Valley. By Sarah Lin Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday more than $2 million in […]
Flea Joins Erykah Badu for Lauren Halsey’s Hollywood Bowl Show in September
Previously announced artists include Erykah Badu, The Alchemist and DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak). By Carlos Reyes The Los Angeles Philharmonic has added Flea, the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to the lineup […]
Santa Monica Police Department Hosts National Night Out on Tuesday
The free event, themed “Lights. Camera. Community.,” will bring residents together with police officers, city staff and organizations. By Sarah Lin The Santa Monica Police Department will host National Night Out 2026 on Tuesday, Aug. […]
Trapped truck driver rescued following high-impact crash into Pacific Palisades building
Firefighters deploy heavy hydraulic equipment during intense two-hour extraction along Pacific Coast Highway. By Carlos Reyes Firefighters deployed heavy hydraulic extrication tools Thursday to rescue a driver trapped inside a crushed work truck following a […]
Three Found Dead from Apparent Gunshot Wounds in Hollywood Apartment
Robbery-Homicide Division detectives from the Homicide Special Section are investigating the circumstances. Detectives are investigating the deaths of three adult men found with apparent gunshot wounds inside a Hollywood apartment. Officers from the Los Angeles […]
LA Jazz Festival Updates 2026 Schedule
Announced performers include John Legend, Janelle Monáe and Parliament Funkadelic. The LA Jazz Festival has released an updated schedule for its 2026 edition, adding free outdoor concerts and confirming the main two-night Jazz on the […]
