Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California

Former Dodgers owner Peter O’Malley sells Malibu estate for $55 million
Buyer coalition of real estate figures plans a $200 million redevelopment on the Paradise Cove bluff. By Carlos Reyes Recording the highest residential real estate transaction in Malibu this year, former Los Angeles Dodgers owner […]

Two dead after intense early morning house fire in Santa Monica
Emergency crews discover victims inside burning Lincoln Boulevard home. By Sarah Lin Firefighters responding to an early Sunday morning emergency found two people dead inside a burning Lincoln Boulevard residence. Crews from the Santa Monica […]

Marina del Rey Penthouse with Floor-to-Ceiling Views of the Marina Lists for $7M
The home features an open kitchen, a primary suite with a private balcony and spa-style bathroom and multiple balconies. By Sarah Lin A penthouse at the Azzurra building in Marina del Rey has been listed […]

Four Things to Know About Santa Monica’s New Homeless Strategy (Video)
The city is moving to a locally controlled system instead of relying mainly on the county. Here are four things to know

Horrific Metro bus attack ends with steep prison sentence for Santa Monica man
The court hands down decades behind bars following a brutal 2023 stabbing on public transit. By Sarah Lin State prison time amounting to life plus seven years was ordered for a 67-year-old Santa Monica man […]

California Tax Agency Seizes $168M in Illicit Cannabis and Tobacco Since 2019
Officials said the work complements law enforcement operations that target illegal cultivation, manufacturing and trafficking. By Carlos Reyes The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has seized more than $168 million in illicit cannabis […]

LA Phil and Dudamel to Perform Beethoven’s Ninth at Hollywood Bowl
The performance, titled “Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: Beethoven 9,” marks Dudamel’s 17 years as the orchestra’s music director. By Carlos Reyes Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 […]

Son of late opera singer Jubilant Sykes enters not guilty plea in fatal Santa Monica attack
Micah Curtis Sykes faces a potential life sentence after formal arraignment in father’s death. By Sarah Lin Murder charges officially moved forward Thursday against the 31-year-old son of renowned baritone Jubilant Sykes after the defendant […]

Major permitting hurdles force sudden shutdown of inaugural LA Jazz Festival
Organizers pull the plug on 175 Southland concerts and push the star-studded debut to 202. By Sarah Lin Financial strain stemming from unexpected municipal permitting fees and public safety expenses forced the complete cancellation of […]

DUI Saturation Patrols This Weekend in West Valley, Devonshire and North Hollywood
A first-time DUI conviction typically carries about $13,500 in fines and penalties along with a suspended license. By Sarah Lin The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct DUI saturation patrols this weekend and into next […]

Big Blue Bus Expands Service to UCLA and Westwood Starting Aug. 9
The changes are part of the agency’s ongoing Brighter Blue service improvement plan. By Sarah Lin Big Blue Bus will implement service improvements beginning Sunday, Aug. 9, including expanded hours and better connectivity on routes […]

Film Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
This is not your father’s, mother’s, grandfather’s or grandmother’s Spider-Man. This is how a comic book character movie should be made. The lead character here may have superpowers, but he’s human in spirit and has […]




