November 14, 2025
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National Guard Leaves Santa Monica

Small number of troops to remain in area in case of emergency By Sam Catanzaro The National Guard has left Santa Monica, a week after being called in response to civic unrest over the police […]

Santa Monica Police Chief Defends Handling of Looting

Hundreds of Santa Monica businesses sustain significant damage By Sam Catanzaro Amid a petition calling for her recall, Santa Monica’s police chief is defending her handling of looting that left hundreds of businesses damaged, saying […]

Officers Taken to Hospital After SMPD Vehicles Collide

Two SMPD vehicles collide Thursday afternoon By Sam Catanzaro Two Santa Monica police vehicles collided at high-speed in Santa Monica Thursday afternoon leading to injuries. According to an SMPD officer on the scene, two Santa […]

Santa Monica Hardware Store Closing

Retailer to close August 2020 By Sam Catanzaro One of Santa Monica’s last hardware and lumber stores is closing this summer to be replaced with a mix-use development. What Now Los Angeles has reported that […]

Arrest Made in Attempted Murder of Homeless Man

Kevin Robert Fremlin held on a $1M bail By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica police have arrested a suspect who allegedly attempted to murder a homeless man sleeping in an alley Monday morning. According to Santa […]

Man Assaulted While Sleeping in Alley

Victim suffers head injuries Monday morning By Sam Catanzaro A man was assaulted while sleeping in an alley Monday morning, Santa Monica police say.  According to Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Lt. Joseph Cortez, at […]