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Suspect on the Run: SWAT, K9s Called

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

With helicopters overhead well into the evening, Feb. 28 saw Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) respond to a radio call...

SMa.r.t.-Big Versus Small

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

By Mario Fonda-Bonardi The story of the small taking down the big is an old one we are all familiar...

Alert Police Blotter 2/26/18-3/2/18

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

By Tim Broughton Chance Encounter. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department received...

Market Report: Argania Butter

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

Argania Butter is based on a Moroccan recipe that fuses culinary argan into almond butter. It contains omega 3 and...

Murdered Teen Remembered

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

Eddie Lopez was a beloved member of the community and student-athlete at Santa Monica High School who was tragically shot...

“Death Wish” A Small Slice of Action

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

By Whitney Scott Bain If you’ve seen the trailer, you’ve seen the movie. It’s Die Hard 6. Originally, this project...

Geffen Playhouse Announces Nine Plays For its 2018/2019 Season

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the nine productions that will make up its 2018/2019 season, the first from new Artistic...

Santa Monica Symphony to hold Free Concert in March

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Spend a romantic evening with your loved ones at Santa Monica Symphony’s Spring Concert as we present works by Wagner,...

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Julia Morgan’s Legacy at the Annenberg Community Beach House

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

On Sunday, March 11, the Santa Monica Conservancy will be holding a special commemoration of architect Julia Morgan. Morgan was California’s...

Suspect Arrested for Home Invasion Robbery

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Two days ago, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) located and arrested a suspect believed to be involved in a...