Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Dudamel Leads Wagner’s Ring Cycle and Yo-Yo Ma Premiere at Disney Hall
The performances will take place at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, continuing the Philharmonic’s 2025–26 season. The Los Angeles Philharmonic will present a major series of performances from May 19 through May 31, marking the […]
Santa Monica Conservancy to Hold Volunteer Appreciation Event in April
Organizers say the gathering will celebrate the dedication and passion of volunteers who help preserve and present Santa Monica’s heritage. The Santa Monica conservancy group will honor its docents and volunteers during a Volunteer Appreciation […]
LA college students take over The Getty Center for a sensory night of art and music
Free food, DJ sets, and after-hours access to the Getty Research Institute headline this Monday’s massive student festival. College students across Los Angeles will descend upon the Getty Center this Monday, April 13, for an […]
Overnight Closures Set for PCH Near Corral Canyon Road
Residents and businesses in the area may experience noise, vibrations and dust from the construction. Caltrans will reduce Pacific Coast Highway to one lane in each direction near Corral Canyon Road for overnight paving work […]
Possible jellyfish stings and stingray hazards hit Malibu and other LA County beaches
Surfers report a surge in jellyfish at Surfrider Beach while rising water temperatures bring more stingrays to the shallow surf. Surfers and swimmers are facing a dual threat at the shoreline this week as stinging […]
Suspect Sought After Hit-and-Run Severely Injures Woman in South LA
The collision occurred around 3:25 a.m. on Feb. 7 when an unidentified dark-colored vehicle traveling southbound on Broadway from 46th Street hit the woman as she was crossing the street. Detectives from the Los Angeles […]
Third Street Promenade Events Aim to Revive Foot Traffic Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns (Video)
City-sponsored events at Third Street Promenade seek to boost foot traffic and support local businesses, but some residents say safety concerns still remain. @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media
Cheeky Santa Monica Candle Shop Relocates, Transitions Operations to Workshops and Events
Owner Angel Vu described the transition as an emotional but necessary next chapter after more than a year on Main Street, where the shop built strong community ties. Blow Me Candle Co., a popular Santa […]
“Ketamine Queen” sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry’s overdose death and a second death
Prosecutors say Jasveen Sangha operated a “drug-involved premises” that fueled a deadly high-end narcotics trade. The “Ketamine Queen” was sentenced today to 15 years in federal prison for operating a long-term narcotics distribution ring that […]
Film Review: The Drama
FILM REVIEWTHE DRAMARated R106 MinutesReleased April 3rd The Drama is a study of the expectations, love, fear, loneliness, and anger that can hide beneath the face we show to the world. This is a careful […]
The Getty Center to close for one year for a significant modernization of the museum
The modernization project will upgrade the tram system, renovate the Welcome Hall, and enhance the museum’s sustainability. The Getty Center will temporarily close its doors for one year beginning March 15, 2027, to facilitate the […]
SM.a.r.t Column: SPRING IN SANTA MONICA?
Our city is currently coming through a cycle of decline, hoping to enter a more ascendant phase. But it is encountering two major headwinds that, in spite of everyone’s best efforts, do not augur well […]
