Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Encampment Returns Days After Sweep (Video)
City crews sweep homeless encampment, days later, several tents return. Today, we hear from homeless people and residents about the effectiveness of encampment sweeps. @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media LA
Palisades Students Return to High School Campus (Video)
More than a year after the Palisades Fire displaced thousands, Palisades Charter High School reopens its campus—amid ongoing construction and mixed emotions
Santa Monica History Museum Opens Exhibition on Food and Cultural Traditions
The show traces the influence of the Great Migration and global immigration on the city’s food culture, highlighting how movement, memory and resilience shaped local culinary practices A new exhibition exploring the role of food […]
Trump orders FEMA, SBA to bypass local permits in California wildfire rebuild effort
Executive order raises questions about legal authority and local control. Federal agencies are being ordered to take a more direct role in post-wildfire rebuilding in Southern California under an executive order President Trump signed last […]
Noteworthy 1/28-2/4: JAZZ FESTIVAL, FROM STANLEY CLARKE
By CHARLES ANDREWS “CULTURE” IS VERY SUBJECTIVE Woody Allen once complained in “Annie Hall” that the only culture in California was “being able to turn right on a red light.” Outdated completely, of course, if […]
Developers Want to Build a Three-Story Project Near Palisades Village, PPCC to Review Proposal Next Month
Developers seek incentives and waivers, including increased height, an additional story and reduced parking, deviating from the local Pacific Palisades Commercial Village and Neighborhoods Specific Plan The Pacific Palisades Community Council Land Use Committee is […]
Santa Monica Police recover unregistered firearms during separate traffic stops
Arrests were made on weapons charges after officers seized loaded guns. Santa Monica police officers recovered two firearms during separate traffic stops conducted recently, resulting in arrests on multiple weapons-related charges, authorities said. In both […]
DUI legislation named for Braun Levi seeks harsher penalties for repeat offenders
Bill would expand Watson warnings, toughen penalties for fatal drunk driving cases. Legislation aimed at tightening California’s drunk driving laws has been introduced in the state Senate, targeting sentencing gaps and enforcement weaknesses that critics […]
Here’s How to Apply for a Cannabis Retail License in Santa Monica
Santa Monica has Launched a Cannabis Retail Licensing in Designated Zones. Here’s How to Get a License Applications opened Jan. 26 for new adult-use cannabis retail and delivery businesses in Santa Monica, with a social […]
This Is How Los Angeles Keeps Count of Its Homeless Population(Video)
2026 LAHSA Homeless Count: Volunteers, Controversy & Contrasting Views
County waives fire permit fees for Malibu homeowners rebuilding after Palisades Fire
LAFD will issue fee waivers and refunds for eligible primary residences. Los Angeles County officials have approved a measure to ease rebuilding costs for Malibu homeowners recovering from the 2025 Palisades Fire by eliminating certain […]
Palisades Lot with Tennis Court and Pool Listed for $2.5M
It is surrounded by established homes, many unaffected by recent fires A 0.59-acre corner lot in the gated Country Estates community has been listed for $2.495 million, offering an opportunity to build in the Pacific […]
