Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Caltrans schedules overnight lane closures on Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Flagging crews will manage alternating traffic on a two-mile stretch of State Route 27. Commuters traveling between the San Fernando Valley and the coast should expect overnight traffic delays on Topanga Canyon Boulevard this week […]
Santa Monica Conservancy Moves to Block Demolition of 1923 Craftsman Bungalow
Following a June 4 commission vote that cleared the Wilshire Montana home for removal, preservationists are seeking a permanent landmark title. Preservation advocates are executing a secondary strategy to protect a 1923 Craftsman bungalow in […]
Santa Monica Airport Park Project Receives $10M State Grant as Planning Moves Forward
The funding arrives as debate continues over the long-term future of the airport property. Plans to transform Santa Monica Airport into a large public park received a significant financial boost this week after state officials […]
This Venice Housing Project Has Been Fought Off for Years. Will a New Court Win Pave the Way for its Development?
Court ruling removes a key obstacle as city leaders face renewed pressure to advance the Venice Dell affordable housing development. By Zach Armstrong The Venice Dell affordable housing project, a development that would provide 120 units […]
City of Malibu issues new rebuild permits as Palisades Fire recovery reaches new milestones
The first beachfront home affected by the devastating 2025 wildfire is nearing the completion of its framing stage on Carbon Beach. Malibu families trying to rebuild after the Palisades Fire got a little closer to […]
18-Bed Mar Vista Complex The Caswell Lists for $8.2M
The building was developed after Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance cutoff date and is exempt from both the city’s rent-control rules and California’s statewide rent cap law. A recently built apartment property in Mar Vista […]
Santa Monica Plans Return to Rose Parade With City-Sponsored Float
The float will highlight Santa Monica’s coastal setting, cultural attractions, public art, sustainability initiatives and diverse community. Santa Monica will return to the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2027 after the City Council approved plans […]
Highlights from Pacific Palisades’ First-Ever Motor Classic Event (Video)
The event drew thousands of visitors to the Palisades Village Green for a day of cars, community and fundraising in support of the Lowe Family YMCA
Santa Monica’s Police Chief addresses the lack of hate crime charges in Promenade assault case
Chief Darrick Jacob has issued an open letter to Westside residents. Santa Monica Police Chief Darrick Jacob has written an open letter to the residents of the Westside after concerns about the assault on a […]
Santa Monica College Launches Affordable Housing Property Management Certificate
First for-credit affordable housing property management program at a California community college to begin in fall. Merritt Community Capital Corporation, a nonprofit affordable housing investor and lender, and Santa Monica College have launched a new […]
Officer Wounded, Suspect Injured in Police Shooting Following Pursuit in East LA
When officers attempted to detain him, the driver fled in the pickup truck at a high rate of speed. A police officer was wounded and a suspect was shot Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit […]
LA County DA Nathan Hochman Urges Passage of Tougher DUI Penalties Under Braun’s Law
Sponsored by prosecutors and MADD, Senate Bill 907 closes legal loopholes for repeat DUI offenders. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman called on state lawmakers to pass a bipartisan reform package aimed at […]
