Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Beat the Heat: Westside ice cream shops offer sweet, delectable relief in LA
From Jeni’s and Salt & Straw to Sweet Rose and Bacio di Latte, local shops roll out cool treats to beat record temperatures. Nearly triple-digit temperatures and an early-season heat wave have sent Angelenos searching […]
Westside Restaurants, Markets Closed by Health Inspectors Over Food Safety Violations
Santa Monica, Culver City, and West LA locations cited for vermin, sanitation issues, and unsafe food temperatures. Health inspectors temporarily shut down several restaurants, markets, and coffee shops across Los Angeles County in February and […]
Noteworthy 3/18-25/26: SHAME, SANTA MONICA!
By CHARLES ANDREWS VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER A week from Saturday, March 27, is the second NO KINGS PROTEST, and it almost feels larely like this might be our last shot, to show overwhelmingly, millions and […]
Santa Monica Names Second Poet Laureate, Plans Public Events in April
Newly appointed poet will lead readings and workshops during National Poetry Month. The Santa Monica City Council has approved the appointment of Jay Baldwin as the city’s second poet laureate, with a series of public […]
Santa Monica releases draft plan for an airport park as public input phase opens
Officials unveil Framework Diagram for airport site and invite community feedback through March 29. Planning for the future of the Santa Monica Airport site has moved into a new phase, with city officials releasing a […]
A Regional Wildfire Authority for Santa Monica Mountains Could Be in the Making
Supervisors direct agencies to assess feasibility of coordinated mitigation effort after 2025 fires. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a motion directing county agencies to study the creation of a regional […]
Where great minds grow at The Willows Community School (Video)
The Willows, a DK-8 co-educational school, enrolls 470 students from 51+ zip codes annually. As a balanced, progressive educational leader, experiential learning, technology, and arts are integrated into cutting-edge curriculum. We believe each child brings our community […]
Overnight Lane closures set for Topanga Canyon Boulevard this week
Drivers can expect alternating traffic with flaggers during nighttime hours. Overnight lane reductions are scheduled this week along Topanga Canyon Boulevard as crews complete final roadway work, according to Caltrans District 7. From 10 p.m. […]
Police Arrest Teen After Gunfire Erupts During Fight on Santa Monica Pier
One person was shot in the arm during a large fight on Sunday night. Santa Monica Police officers arrested an 18-year-old Rialto resident following a shooting that left one person wounded Sunday night during a […]
Venice and Washington Blvd. Could Get Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras
The proposed locations were identified in a report released by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation as part of the city’s Automated Speed Enforcement program, authorized by California Assembly Bill 645. The Venice Neighborhood Council […]
Footage Shows Chaotic Moment of Santa Monica Pier Shooting (Video)
Pro skater David Jonsson was enjoying an evening with his family when his camera caught a chaotic scene on the Pier.
Oscars 2026: Big Wins, Bold Conan O’Brien Hosting and a Best Picture Victory for One Battle After Another
Full list of Academy Award winners as Conan O’Brien hosts a ceremony filled with music, humor, and emotional speeches. By Dolores Quintana The 98th Academy Awards were a remarkable ceremony. The pageantry and drama were […]
