Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
LASD warns of fraudulent court notices using fake QR codes and case numbers
Authorities urge Los Angeles residents to verify “legal action” mailers independently as a new high-pressure scam targets the region. Local law enforcement is warning residents of a sophisticated new mail scam that uses fraudulent “Notice […]
Big Blue Bus to Mark Start of Electric Fleet Project with Groundbreaking Event
Officials said the project will support the continued transition of the city’s bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles by adding advanced charging capabilities. City officials are set to mark the start of construction on new electric […]
Lane Closures Scheduled for State Route 2 in West LA This Week
In West Los Angeles, crews will close up to one lane in each direction of Santa Monica Boulevard between Federal and Cotner avenues during overnight hours, with no parking allowed along that stretch during the […]
Water Quality Advisory Issued for Will Rogers Beach, Parts Near Santa Monica Pier Amid Elevated Bacteria Levels
In Marina del Rey, the entire swim area at Mother’s Beach is under advisory, meaning visitors are urged to avoid water contact altogether. Health officials are warning residents to avoid entering the ocean at several […]
Steve Schmidt to Headline “No Kings” Democracy Rally in Santa Monica This Saturday
Palisades Park hosts a mass mobilization and community fair as part of a 50-state protest against the Trump administration’s policies. Palisades Park will serve as the local staging ground this Saturday for “No Kings 3,” […]
Hit-and-Run Kills Man on Electric Scooter in South LA, Investigation Ongoing
Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. A man riding an electric scooter was killed in a hit-and-run collision in South Los Angeles, and authorities are […]
Alison Saar to Speak on New Installation at Venice Art Gallery
Saar, whose work spans sculpture, installation and printmaking, has spent decades exploring a range of artistic processes, including collaborations with printmakers. Artist Alison Saar is scheduled to speak at an upcoming public event at L.A. […]
CatCafe Lounge Opens in Venice Beach, Expanding Its Life-Saving Rescue Mission (Video)
CatCafe Lounge continues life-saving work in new Venice Beach location. catcafelounge.com
Join Urban Jungle for Tomatomania This Weekend
Nursery Celebrates 2 Years of Growth, Green Living Spring is in full bloom. And the highly-anticipated Tomatomania — the world’s largest traveling heirloom tomato seedling sale — is happening now through May. Urban Jungle, a […]
SM.a.r.t Column: From Earthquake to Enforcement: Santa Monica’s Long Road to Safer Buildings
It was 4:31 in the morning when the San Fernando Valley lurched. The Northridge earthquake lasted less than 30 seconds. The effort to reckon with what it revealed would consume the better part of three […]
Curious City 3/27/26:THE BRUTISH ARE COMING!
By CHARLES ANDREWS OK, KIND OF A CLEVER HEADLINE, BUT INACCURATE They’re here for more than a year, and “brutish” is far too mild a descriptive adjective. (Anyone remember parts of speech?) I think many […]
Santa Monica Reports Drop in Crime Under New Policing Plan
Officials said police-initiated activity has risen notably under the approach, accounting for more than half of enforcement actions in early 2026, compared with about 40% the previous year. City officials in Santa Monica say new […]
