Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
City of Malibu issues new rebuild permits as Palisades Fire recovery reaches new milestones
The first beachfront home affected by the devastating 2025 wildfire is nearing the completion of its framing stage on Carbon Beach. Malibu families trying to rebuild after the Palisades Fire got a little closer to […]
18-Bed Mar Vista Complex The Caswell Lists for $8.2M
The building was developed after Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance cutoff date and is exempt from both the city’s rent-control rules and California’s statewide rent cap law. A recently built apartment property in Mar Vista […]
Santa Monica Plans Return to Rose Parade With City-Sponsored Float
The float will highlight Santa Monica’s coastal setting, cultural attractions, public art, sustainability initiatives and diverse community. Santa Monica will return to the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2027 after the City Council approved plans […]
Highlights from Pacific Palisades’ First-Ever Motor Classic Event (Video)
The event drew thousands of visitors to the Palisades Village Green for a day of cars, community and fundraising in support of the Lowe Family YMCA
Santa Monica’s Police Chief addresses the lack of hate crime charges in Promenade assault case
Chief Darrick Jacob has issued an open letter to Westside residents. Santa Monica Police Chief Darrick Jacob has written an open letter to the residents of the Westside after concerns about the assault on a […]
Santa Monica College Launches Affordable Housing Property Management Certificate
First for-credit affordable housing property management program at a California community college to begin in fall. Merritt Community Capital Corporation, a nonprofit affordable housing investor and lender, and Santa Monica College have launched a new […]
Officer Wounded, Suspect Injured in Police Shooting Following Pursuit in East LA
When officers attempted to detain him, the driver fled in the pickup truck at a high rate of speed. A police officer was wounded and a suspect was shot Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit […]
LA County DA Nathan Hochman Urges Passage of Tougher DUI Penalties Under Braun’s Law
Sponsored by prosecutors and MADD, Senate Bill 907 closes legal loopholes for repeat DUI offenders. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman called on state lawmakers to pass a bipartisan reform package aimed at […]
Pastry Chef Leah Chin-Katz Brings Double Chin Pop-Up Back to Petit Grain Boulangerie
The single-day Santa Monica event features small-batch seasonal confections, inventive crullers, and housemade jams. Pastry chef Leah Chin-Katz, formerly a pastry chef at Republique, will bring her independent brand, Double Chin, back to Petit Grain Boulangerie on Monday, June […]
TODAY: DTSM to Host Pride Events and Block Festival on Third Street Promenade
The festivities begin with Pride on the Promenade, a series of drag brunches at 1212 Santa Monica featuring performances by local drag artists. Third Street Promenade will be closed to vehicle traffic and transformed into […]
Film Review: Power Ballad
FILM REVIEWPOWER BALLADRated R98 MinutesReleased June 5th When you hear a great song on the radio, on someone’s playlist, or at a concert, you may be struck by the poetry of it. Maybe it […]
LA28 Reveals Route for Olympic Road Cycling Race Beginning in Venice Beach
While Venice had already been identified as the starting location for the races, Tuesday’s announcement confirmed the finish line. Olympic organizers have released new details about one of the marquee competitions of the 2028 Summer […]






