Over 60,000 supporters of petition to recall Santa Monica police chief By Sam Catanzaro As over 60,000 people have signed a petition calling for the recall of Santa Monica’s police chief over her handling of […]
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 […]
Petition circulating calling for the recall of Santa Monica Police Department Chief Cynthia Renaud By Sam Catanzaro Over 10,000 people have signed a petition calling for the immediate recall of Santa Monica’s police chief following […]
Heatwave sparks additional parking restrictions, police patrol By Sam Catanzaro Coastal parking restrictions and active police enforcement have come to Santa Monica to prevent beach crowds as a heatwave coincides with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
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 […]
24 current and former community members settle for over $40 million By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica has reached a settlement with over 20 individuals who say they were sexually abused while participating […]
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 […]
Pedestrian hit by car Friday in Downtown Santa Monica By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica police have confirmed that a pedestrian was hit by a car Friday afternoon in Downtown Santa Monica and is now in […]
Wilshire Boulevard at 21st Street closed off Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
Suspect arrested after Sunday hit and run By Sam Catanzaro Over the weekend a driver under the influence of alcohol killed an elderly pedestrian in Downtown Santa Monica walking on a crosswalk. According to Santa […]
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Detectives are continuing to search for two remaining suspects with additional arrests expected Two men were arrested and $50,000 worth...
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