November 25, 2025
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Man Charged for Murdering Mother

Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office files charges on Stephen Lloyd Fader. By Staff Writer The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges on Stephen Lloyd Fader, a 42-year-old male, for his involvement […]

Homeless Shelter at West L.A. Armory?

Supervisor Sheila Kuehl pushes for third Westside bridge housing center. By Tor Marom There’s no doubt, tensions over Los Angeles’ homeless population have been steadily rising over the past few years, and the pressure is […]

A Clean(er) Energy Future in SM

Where do we get our electricity? Until now, from Southern California Edison. But beginning next month, Santa Monica residents will have a second option: The Clean Power Alliance, a collaborative organization of public agencies in […]

Study Sheds Light on Severity of E-Scooter Accidents

UCLA study shows many e-scooter crashes require trip to ER.  By Sam Catanzaro A new UCLA study sheds light on the severity and frequency of e-scooters accidents, particularly for riders involved in crashes in Santa […]

Storm Brings Lightning and Mudslides

Winter storm prompts beach evacuations. By Sam Catanzaro As the first in a series of heavy storms move into the Los Angeles area, the City of Santa Monica has ordered all beaches to be evacuated […]

Column: Regulating Medium-Term Rentals

By Avi Sinai Last month Santa Monica City Council announced that it is considering stricter regulations against ‘medium-term rentals.’ This is just one decision in a long list of problematic solutions that don’t address the […]

Revenue Decreasing, Costs Increasing

Looking at the 10-year financial forecast for Santa Monica. By Tor Marom At this Tuesday’s Santa Monica City Council meeting, staff presented their Ten-Year Financial Forecast for the City of Santa Monica. “We look at […]

Four the Love of Coffee

4 Essential Coffee Shops on the Westside By Kerry Slater For coffee lovers, winter in Los Angeles means ditching the cold brew for a hot cup joe. With craft coffee shops popping up in nearly […]

A New Historic District

City Council recognizes a cluster of century-old homes on 11th Street. By Keldine Hull January 22 marked a momentous day for the numerous people involved in the designation of the 11th Street Bungalows as a […]