Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Ultramarathoner Arda Saatçi completes 600-kilometer run from Death Valley to Santa Monica
The five-day challenge saw the German athlete overcome hallucinations, 104 degree heat, to reach the Pacific. German ultramarathoner Arda Saatçi concluded a grueling 604.6-kilometer run from Death Valley to the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, reaching […]
SMMUSD board to review 2026-2027 student achievement plans in special meeting
School principals will present strategic goals and performance metrics on May 13. School principals from across the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will present their strategic roadmaps for the upcoming academic year during a special […]
Rotary District 5280 to Donate $300K to Rebuild Lowe Family YMCA
Rotary District 5280 will present a $300,000 check to the Lowe Family YMCA on Wednesday, marking another significant contribution toward rebuilding the longtime community center destroyed in the wildfires. The donation will be presented at […]
Santa Monica Seeks Input on $10M Human Services Grants Program
Input from an upcoming public meeting will help shape program expectations, funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and goals before the formal Request for Proposals is released in fall. The city of Santa Monica is inviting residents […]
A look at the Wilshire & Fairfax D-Line train station (Video)
Three new D-Line train stops opened today to much fanfare and huge crowds at the Discovery Runs Deep celebration, and we can show you the new Wilshire & Fairfax station on Museum Row. You might […]
Sergey Brin and his ex-wife’s former Point Dume compound becomes Malibu’s newest $175K summer rental
Nicole Shanahan lists the newly renovated, wellness-focused estate featuring EMF-shielded bedrooms and exclusive Little Dume Beach access. Sergey Brin and Nicole Shanahan’s former Point Dume estate is now available on the ultra-luxury rental market with […]
Santa Monica to Vote on Re-Ratifying Homeless Emergency Declaration
The emergency declaration allows Santa Monica to accelerate programs and services aimed at addressing homelessness and preventing residents from becoming unhoused. The Santa Monica City Council is scheduled to consider re-ratifying the city’s local emergency […]
Craftsman-Style Six-Bed Home on Venice Walk Street Goes for $10M
Inside, the home features an open floor plan with extensive wood trim, custom built-in cabinetry and stone fireplaces. A newly built Craftsman-style home on a rare double lot in Venice has been listed for $10 […]
Ocean Water Warnings Issued for Palisades, Santa Monica, Malibu Beaches
Health officials said the warnings were prompted by recent testing showing bacteria levels above state standards. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water use warnings Friday for several beaches in Santa […]
Cedars-Sinai Researchers Develop AI Tool Aimed at Speeding Cancer Analysis
Researchers say the technology focuses on what is known as “spatial” gene expression, which examines how genetic activity can vary across different areas of the same tumor. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai say they have developed an […]
California to Launch Free Diaper Program for Newborns
State officials said the program is intended to reduce costs for parents and support infant health during the first weeks after birth. California plans to launch a statewide program this summer providing free diapers to […]
Metro Opens First Section of D Line Subway Extension Through Mid-City and Beverly Hills
The expansion is part of the broader D Line Extension project, formerly known as the Purple Line Extension, which aims to connect downtown Los Angeles to the Westside. The first section of the long-planned Los […]






