Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Bass Joins Mayors of U.S. Cities to Demand DHS Funding Reforms, Cite ICE Tactics in Joint Statement
The mayors pointed to specific incidents in their cities, including excessive force against protesters in Portland, masked agents refusing to identify themselves in Chicago, and raids in Los Angeles. Mayor Karen Bass and mayors from […]
Investigation Continues in Identifying Suspects in 2023 Hate Crime Attack Near USC
Four suspects allegedly yelled derogatory statements and then attacked the victims, described as members of the Turkish Consulate. Detectives are continuing to investigate a 2023 attack on three members of the Turkish Consulate near the […]
County Supervisors Place Half-Cent Sales Tax for Health Services on June Ballot
County officials have said the additional revenue would support a range of health care services for residents who rely on the public safety net system. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted this week […]
Santa Monica Police respond to fatal shooting at Ocean Avenue complex
Welfare check leads to grim discovery, no ongoing public threat reported. Two people were found dead Saturday morning inside a Santa Monica apartment during a welfare check, and investigators are treating the case as a […]
Senator Allen Criticizes EPA Repeal of Endangerment Finding. “We Will all be Paying the Price”
Allen, co-chair of the Environmental Legislative Caucus, called the decision a prioritization of corporate interests over public safety. Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) sharply criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to repeal the 2009 endangerment […]
Newsom Promotes California Climate Agenda at Munich Security Conference
Governor meets with European officials, highlights carbon pricing and clean energy partnerships amid shifting federal policy. California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with European officials and business leaders this week at the Munich Security Conference, promoting […]
SM.a.r.t Column: Parks, Plans, and Potential
By John Cyrus Smith, SM.a.r.t Guest columnist Someone smarter than a parks commissioner like me once said that if you want something done, just throw down the challenge, and good things will happen. True or […]
Film Review: Solo Mio
FILM REVIEWSOLO MIORated PG100 MinutesReleased February 6th Solo Mio was a pleasant surprise. I didn’t know anything about it going in, and it turned out to be a joyful experience, a very well-written story about […]
Curious City 2/13/26: THE BEST OF TIMES!
By CHARLES ANDREWS THESE ARE… THE BEST OF TIMES? Another typo, he meant the beast of times. Or, uh oh, Charles is on drugs again. Hallucinogens, it would seem. How can I even have that […]
SMFD Adds Provider Unit to Cut ER Transports, Expand Coverage for 911 Calls
Under the model, the nurse practitioner and paramedic can conduct advanced clinical assessments, provide treatment and coordinate follow-up care The Santa Monica City Council has approved the expansion of the city’s Advanced Provider Unit program, […]
Louma Bakery to open in Santa Monica with artisan breads and an inclusive employment mission
Nonprofit-owned bakery will feature sourdough, French pastries, and seasonal organic offerings. Louma Bakery is preparing to open in Santa Monica at 3223 Wilshire Blvd. with a concept that blends artisan baking and community-centered employment. A […]
West L.A. VA Land Taken Back from Private Corporations for Veteran Use (Video)
VA land in West L.A. is being reclaimed after the VA ends “illegal” and “wasteful” land leases by private corporations. @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media
