Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
LAPD arrests woman accused of filing multimillion-dollar fraudulent property liens
Detectives allege liens for millions of dollars were falsely recorded against properties in LA, Beverly Hills. Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Real Estate Fraud Unit arrested a 58-year-old Los Angeles woman Thursday in […]
Three-Story Santa Monica Complex on Sale for First Time in Over 40 Years
The property includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom units totaling 27 apartments. A 27-unit apartment building north of Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica has been listed for $10.995 million, according to brokerage marketing the […]
After 100+ Restaurant Closures in LA, Here’s What’s Still Bringing People Out
Last year, Los Angeles lost more than 100 restaurants, most of which were independent businesses that had been staples of the community for years. Between rising rents, labor costs, tariffs, and a strong shift in […]
Kanye West Accused of Ordering Removal of Toilets While Gutting Tadao Ando House in Malibu
Former project manager alleges rapper demanded removal of all plumbing fixtures as part of “off-the-grid” redesign. Court testimony in an ongoing lawsuit has revealed new allegations about rapper Kanye West’s renovation of his former Malibu […]
County Counsel Opens Probe Into DTLA Law Group Over Sexual Abuse Claims
Administrative subpoena issued as investigators examine potential false filings under childhood abuse law. Los Angeles County Counsel has launched a formal investigation into DTLA Law Group and others for possible fraud related to claims filed […]
LA Metro Reports Violent Crime Drops to New Low Since 2021
Metro officials attributed the decline to a strategy centered on increasing the visibility of personnel, strengthening fare gate and access controls, and expanding partnerships. Violent crime on Los Angeles County’s transit system declined for a […]
Suspect Arrested in Armed Robberies Targeting Postal Carriers in San Fernando Valley
28-year-old charged with five counts of robbery after five incidents between December and February. Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s North Hollywood Division have arrested a man suspected of committing a string of armed […]
Santa Monica celebrates Women’s History Month with march events focused on leadership and sustainability
Citywide programming includes Julia Morgan Legacy Day at the Annenberg Beach House. Santa Monica will mark Women’s History Month with a series of events throughout March highlighting women’s leadership, resilience, and contributions to a more […]
Sworn testimony claims Lachman Fire site was still hot days before Palisades Fire
Deposition in lawsuit alleges crews were ordered to leave despite visible hot spots. Deposition testimony from a veteran Los Angeles firefighter indicates the Lachman Fire site was still actively smoldering when crews were ordered to […]
Ocean Water Warnings Issued for Seven LA Beaches for High Bacteria
Advisory covers areas near Santa Monica, Malibu and Marina del Rey; warnings lifted at Topanga Canyon Beach. Los Angeles County public health officials on Feb. 27 advised against swimming, surfing or playing in ocean water […]
CuriousCity 2/27/26: EMBARASSMENT
By CHARLES ANDREWS PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT, MARK CALENDARS The next NO KINGS DAY resistance gathering is March 28, locally in Palisades Park, north end, with Ocean Blvd. closed off. See you there. March 28, STATE […]
The Battle for Santa Monica’s Coast: Two Governments, Two Visions, One Shoreline
Part II: The Stakes Along the Shore Pull up the City of Santa Monica’s official Coastal Zone map, and the stakes become clear. The red-shaded area stretches from the northern city limit to the Venice […]
