Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Overnight Closures Set for PCH Near Corral Canyon Road
Residents and businesses in the area may experience noise, vibrations and dust from the construction. Caltrans will reduce Pacific Coast Highway to one lane in each direction near Corral Canyon Road for overnight paving work […]
Possible jellyfish stings and stingray hazards hit Malibu and other LA County beaches
Surfers report a surge in jellyfish at Surfrider Beach while rising water temperatures bring more stingrays to the shallow surf. Surfers and swimmers are facing a dual threat at the shoreline this week as stinging […]
Suspect Sought After Hit-and-Run Severely Injures Woman in South LA
The collision occurred around 3:25 a.m. on Feb. 7 when an unidentified dark-colored vehicle traveling southbound on Broadway from 46th Street hit the woman as she was crossing the street. Detectives from the Los Angeles […]
Third Street Promenade Events Aim to Revive Foot Traffic Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns (Video)
City-sponsored events at Third Street Promenade seek to boost foot traffic and support local businesses, but some residents say safety concerns still remain. @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media
Cheeky Santa Monica Candle Shop Relocates, Transitions Operations to Workshops and Events
Owner Angel Vu described the transition as an emotional but necessary next chapter after more than a year on Main Street, where the shop built strong community ties. Blow Me Candle Co., a popular Santa […]
“Ketamine Queen” sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry’s overdose death and a second death
Prosecutors say Jasveen Sangha operated a “drug-involved premises” that fueled a deadly high-end narcotics trade. The “Ketamine Queen” was sentenced today to 15 years in federal prison for operating a long-term narcotics distribution ring that […]
Film Review: The Drama
FILM REVIEWTHE DRAMARated R106 MinutesReleased April 3rd The Drama is a study of the expectations, love, fear, loneliness, and anger that can hide beneath the face we show to the world. This is a careful […]
The Getty Center to close for one year for a significant modernization of the museum
The modernization project will upgrade the tram system, renovate the Welcome Hall, and enhance the museum’s sustainability. The Getty Center will temporarily close its doors for one year beginning March 15, 2027, to facilitate the […]
SM.a.r.t Column: SPRING IN SANTA MONICA?
Our city is currently coming through a cycle of decline, hoping to enter a more ascendant phase. But it is encountering two major headwinds that, in spite of everyone’s best efforts, do not augur well […]
Main Street Seafood Spot Marks 5 years with Weeklong Guest Chef Series
Crudo e Nudo to host rotating chefs and winemakers April 13–19. Crudo e Nudo is marking its fifth anniversary with a weeklong series of guest chefs and winemakers, bringing a rotating lineup of collaborators into […]
In-N-Out President Says Chain’s Legacy is Prioritized Over Expansion or Shortcuts
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson says company won’t expand at the expense of standards. In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson told Pepperdine University students that maintaining quality and staying grounded in personal values have guided her leadership of the […]
Brekky 4 X One Cedar: the art of the breakfast social returns to Santa Monica
Skip the desert for a breakfast social experience featuring loaded bagels, impressive coffee, and communal dining on Lincoln Blvd. By Dolores Quintana For everyone who isn’t going to Coachella this weekend, the celebration known as […]






