Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Caltrans to Close Lanes Along State Route 2 for Pavement Improvement Project
In West Los Angeles, up to one lane in each direction of Santa Monica Boulevard will be closed between Wellesley Avenue and Bundy Drive throughout the week Caltrans will close lanes and restrict parking along […]
LAPD Seeks Additional Victims in Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Case
Detectives said they believe additional victims may exist due to the severity of the alleged assault. Police have released a photo of Lopes in hopes of identifying others Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department’s […]
SMC to Showcase Annual Guitar Showcase at Performing Arts Center
The concert will feature SMC guitar students performing classical, rock, pop, blues and reggae The Santa Monica College Music Department will present its popular Guitar Showcase on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 11:15 a.m. in The […]
Caltrans Reschedules I-405 Weekend Closures, Adds Overnight Lane Reductions for Paving Work and Safety
Drivers Warned of Upcoming Overnight Closures for Road Repairs in Los Angeles Lane and ramp closures planned for this weekend on Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass have been rescheduled, according to Caltrans District 7. The […]
Storm Update: Flood Watch, Evacuation Warnings in Effect as L.A. Storm Strengthens
Updated Forecasts Warn of Widespread Downpours, Debris-Flow Risks in Burn-Scar Zones, and Possible Power Outages Across the City Forecasters are warning Los Angeles residents to brace for the strongest phase of the current storm system, […]
Santa Monica Launches $10K Song Contest to Kick Off Route 66 Centennial
Musicians from 10 countries invited to capture the Mother Road’s spirit and its iconic end at the pier Santa Monica Travel & Tourism launched the Route 66 Song Contest on Thursday, inviting songwriters and musicians […]
Inaugural Venice Open Studios Event Takes Place on Sunday
What started last year with a single studio has expanded into a multi-artist showcase aimed at fostering connections among artists The inaugural Venice Open Studios event will take place Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, from noon […]
Film Review: Sentimental Value
FILM REVIEWSENTIMENTAL VALUERated R133 MinutesReleased November 7th This is a classic European-style film focusing on relationships, more intense and intimate than that style usually is, by Norwegian director Joachim Trier. It’s a cinematic tone poem […]
CuriousCity11/14: SANTA MONICA SELL OUT
NOT SELL OFF, SELL OUT Well, isn’t that handy. This is the third time I have been able to use that headline. I pray there is not a fourth. But… We would have to be […]
Los Angeles Magazine Postpones The FOOD Event 2025 Due to Incoming Storms
Severe Weather Forecasts Prompt Organizers to Delay the Annual Culinary Festival at Calamigos Ranch Severe weather expected to hit Southern California this week has prompted Los Angeles Magazine to postpone its 19th Annual The FOOD […]
Santa Monica Storm Watch: Heavy Rain to Hit L.A. County; Santa Monica Sandbags, Main Road Closure, Event Delays
Ahead of Storm: Santa Monica Issues Flood Tips and New Event Date The National Weather Service warns heavy rain could trigger flooding in coastal and low-lying areas from late Friday night through Saturday evening across […]
Women’s Clothing Boutique to Close on the Promenade by End of Month
The company indicated that online sales will continue after the store shuts its doors Seasons By, a boutique clothing store on the Third Street Promenade, will close at the end of November, according to a […]






