Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
(Video) Scenes from a Mexican Restaurant in Venice During the World Cup
Mexico made history last night! El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0 — their first World Cup knockout win in 40 years. Venice locals watched at La Cabana to mark the occasion.
Sen. Allen Defends Plastic Packaging Law Amid Multi-State Lawsuit Against It
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, leading the coalition, said the law negatively impacts businesses and consumers nationwide. Attorneys general from 17 states and a national trade group have sued California over its landmark law requiring […]
Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica tenant writes that the landlord destroyed asbestos ceilings without permits at a rent-controlled building.
I have rented a rent-controlled apartment at 1015 9th Street since 2014. In spring 2025, our owner told us in writing that our ceilings contain asbestos and warned us not to disturb them. About a […]
CHP launches Fourth of July crackdown with 100 undercover patrols
State troopers deploy low-profile vehicles to target holiday speeders. The California Highway Patrol will initiate its maximum enforcement period beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. Officers […]
Malibu woman pleads guilty to helping convicted boyfriend flee to Germany
“Lucy Weist” faces five years in prison for funding the international escape of a tech fraudster. Facing up to five years in federal prison, a Malibu woman entered a guilty plea Monday for orchestrating a […]
Swiss Winter Village Holiday Market Coming to Santa Monica Pier
Ticketed Swiss-themed event set for Nov. 2, through Jan. 15, 2027, expected to draw 250,000 to 400,000 visitors. The Santa Monica City Council has approved a license agreement with Swiss Xmas Inc. to transform the […]
Co-Owner of Venice Originals Skate Shop Passes at 50
A large, fit man known for his welcoming presence and kind demeanor, Jones was remembered as a dedicated community figure. Aubrey Jones, known in the Venice community as Bobby Bliss and co-owner of the Venice […]
How ASTEME Academy Honors a Child’s Individuality, While Challenging Them to Grow (Video)
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Revised 24-unit apartment project proposed for Montana Avenue corner in Santa Monica
The Holland Group took over the development, tweaking the parking footprint and income-restricted housing units. Under a new developer and a fresh design team, a revised housing proposal has been submitted to the City of […]
Kanye West’s gutted Malibu mansion seized by lender after bad-faith bankruptcy ruling
Belwood Investments lost control of the $21 million concrete shell. Kanye West’s former Malibu mansion has been turned over to its lender after a federal judge ruled that an investor’s bankruptcy filing was a bad-faith […]
Bergamot Station Exhibit Shows Home Models for Families Displaced by Wildfires
“Case Study: Adapt” exhibition at Bergamot Station features architectural models and plans for 16 families displaced by the 2025 Palisades and Altadena fires. An exhibition showcasing resilient post-wildfire home designs by leading Los Angeles architects […]
A Place to Feel at Home: Adat Shalom Welcomes All to Worship
In a city where meaningful connections can be hard to find, Adat Shalom offers something increasingly rare: a warm, multigenerational Jewish community where people can build relationships, deepen their faith, and truly feel at home. […]






