Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
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 […]
Dr. Dre sells longtime Malibu beachfront home on Carbon Beach for $16.5 million in off-market deal
The three-story property on “Billionaires’ Beach” spans about 8,800 square feet. Music producer and entrepreneur Dr. Dre has sold his longtime Malibu beachfront home in an off-market transaction that closed last week for $16.5 million, […]
Vacant Blufftop Palisades Development Site Goes for $17.5M
The site has potential for either a luxury estate compound or a multifamily development with potential for up to 80 units through programs. A rare blufftop development site overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Palisades […]
Ye ordered to pay $140K in lawsuit over work at Tadao Ando–designed Malibu mansion
Jurors ordered the rapper to pay a contractor after claims he was not fully compensated for overseeing work at the beachfront property. Los Angeles jurors have ordered rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to […]
Santa Monica Pier Shooting Leads to Two Injured, Remains Under Investigation
Portions of the pier may be temporarily restricted as the investigation continues. Two people were injured in a shooting Sunday night following a large fight on the Santa Monica Pier, according to the Santa Monica […]
Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica Airport: Why JSX Approvals Require CEQA Review
JSX began scheduled flights from Santa Monica Airport to Las Vegas in December 2025 using 30-passenger turboprop aircraft. Service to Scottsdale was added in January 2026. The City of Santa Monica approved the JSX business […]
Sharon Stone, Lily Tomlin to Headline Benefit Concert at Saban Theatre
WORDTheatre event March 19 features all-star cast, 16-piece orchestra for one-night ocean celebration and fundraiser. Lily Tomlin and Sharon Stone will open a one-night-only benefit concert titled “The Ocean: Our Liquid Universe” on March 19 […]






