Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
County waives fire permit fees for Malibu homeowners rebuilding after Palisades Fire
LAFD will issue fee waivers and refunds for eligible primary residences. Los Angeles County officials have approved a measure to ease rebuilding costs for Malibu homeowners recovering from the 2025 Palisades Fire by eliminating certain […]
Palisades Lot with Tennis Court and Pool Listed for $2.5M
It is surrounded by established homes, many unaffected by recent fires A 0.59-acre corner lot in the gated Country Estates community has been listed for $2.495 million, offering an opportunity to build in the Pacific […]
Westwood Charity Director Accused of Diverting $23 Million in Homeless Funds to Luxury Homes, Travel
Federal prosecutors say the executive director secretly pocketed millions meant for homelessness services Federal prosecutors arrested a Westwood man Thursday on allegations he siphoned millions of dollars from public programs meant to address homelessness in […]
Mayor Bass Says Higher Police Staffing Needed for World Cup Games
City Council voted Tuesday to allow the department to hire up to 410 new recruits during the current fiscal year, a move Bass said would raise the total number of officers to roughly 8,500 Los […]
LAPD Warns of Police Impersonation Phone Scams in Wilshire Area
Police said scammers have contacted community members claiming to be officers and requesting identifying information The Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate LAPD officers […]
Downtown Santa Monica taps former city communications chief as next CEO
Debbie Lee will take the helm of Downtown Santa Monica. Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. has selected Debbie Lee to serve as its next chief executive officer, naming the former city communications executive to lead the […]
Metro Board Advances Preferred Rail Option for Sepulveda Transit Corridor
The Board advanced a “Locally Preferred Alternative” which would build an underground heavy-rail line between the Van Nuys Metrolink Station and the Expo/Sepulveda Station on the Westside Los Angeles County supervisors and the Metro Board […]
Utility Work for East Valley Light Rail Project to Bring Months of Closures
The work will take place from Jan. 26 through June 22 along Van Nuys Boulevard Utility relocation work for Metro’s East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project will require intermittent, one-directional traffic closures along a […]
Santa Monica College to Host Valentine’s Glass Sale at Virginia Avenue Park
Proceeds will benefit the Santa Monica College Art Department and support events at Virginia Avenue Park Santa Monica College to Host Valentine’s Glass Sale at Virginia Avenue Park Santa Monica College will hold a Valentine’s […]
A Sneak Peek Into Crossroads School’s New Performing Arts Center (Video)
The Project—projected to be completed this year— is set to include a 630-seat auditorium, recital hall, music mixing classrooms and courtyard
Big Blue Bus’ MODE Program Reaches Ridership Milestone, Expands Service Hours
Officials attributed the increase to expanded outreach efforts, including educational workshops, on-site application assistance and wellness events Big Blue Bus’s Mobility On-Demand Every Day program reached a post-pandemic ridership milestone last fall and is expanding […]
Film Review: People We Meet on Vacation
FILM REVIEWPEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATIONRated PG-13117 MinutesReleased January 9th, Streaming on Netflix People We Meet on Vacation is a classic rom-com at a time when we need it most, when uncertainty, distrust, and fear […]
