Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
The Santa Monica Police Department launches new high-tech operational command center
The state-of-the-art facility unifies drones, cameras, and live data to modernize the city’s approach to emergency response and crime prevention. The Santa Monica Police Department has debuted its Analytical Real-Time Center (SMART), a high-tech command […]
Noteworthy 4/22-29/26: OPERA, JAZZ, THEATRE, SWING!
By CHARLES ANDREWS BUT FIRST! THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE – If you care about the arts. And free speech, free media, free libraries – then please participate in the next protest against the insane clown posse […]
Santa Monica Robotics Team Heads to World Championship, Seeks Support for Trip
Student-led SaMoTech qualifies for FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship and launches fundraiser to cover travel and competition costs. A student robotics team from Santa Monica is preparing to compete on the global stage after qualifying […]
Palisades Earth Day Cleanup to Promote Environmental Stewardship
The event is open to individuals and groups, including students who may be eligible to receive community service hours for their participation. A community cleanup event is set to bring residents together in Pacific Palisades […]
School of Rock Builds Momentum for Spring Season, Summer Camps
Learning music teaches lessons that go beyond the notes themselves, especially at School of Rock. The school is a place for all ages — as young as 4 — to shine, connect, belong and build […]
Plan to Speed Up Buses Ahead of 2028 Olympics Sparks Debate Over Whether It Goes Far Enough (Video)
A plan aims to make buses faster and more reliable along major corridors ahead of the 2028 Olympics, but not everyone thinks the plan goes far enough. Reporter @juliet.lemar
Santa Monica Police to conduct safety enforcement targeting dangerous driving behaviors
A specialized six-hour operation on April 21 will focus on protecting pedestrians and cyclists. High-risk driving behaviors that endanger cyclists and pedestrians will be the focus of a specialized traffic enforcement operation by the Santa […]
Santa Monica Breakfast Club to honor pier historian Jim Harris at 9th annual Mad Hatter Tea Party
The whimsical April 26 fundraiser at the YMCA will feature untold stories of the Santa Monica Pier to benefit local children’s dental care. The members of the Santa Monica Breakfast Club are busy with a […]
98-year-old Pioneer Black Homeowner in Palisades Celebrates Birthday After Losing Home in Fire
A fundraiser, organized by a relative, notes that Jenkins was among the earliest African American property owners in the affluent neighborhood. She spent decades as an educator in Southern California and has mentored generations of […]
Perfect Day Surf Camp Offers Surfing, Water Safety and Beach Fun
A long-running summer tradition for many local families returns in its 26th year helping young beachgoers build confidence in the water while learning the fundamentals of surfing and ocean safety. Perfect Day Surf Camp, founded […]
Big Blue Bus to Offer Free Rides on Earth Day
The free rides come as Santa Monica continues its transition to a zero-emission bus fleet. Big Blue Bus will offer free rides across its system on Wednesday, April 22, in observance of Earth Day. The […]
Douglas Emmett consolidates holdings in the Beverly Hills medical market with $260M acquisition
The Santa Monica-based REIT now controls one-third of the Golden Triangle’s medical office space Real estate investment trust Douglas Emmett, Inc. has finalized a $260 million deal to acquire the Bedford Collection, a premier medical […]
