November 15, 2025
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Man Stabbed by Library, Suspects Arrested

Man suffers arterial stabbing By Sam Catanzaro After a man was found bleeding profusely with a laceration around his neck and brachial artery on Wednesday near the Santa Monica Public Library, the Santa Monica Police […]

Honoring Fallen SMPD Officer Rashad Riley

Riley Youth Foundation will host its inaugural fundraising gala, a “Journey to Success” By Keldine Hull On Friday, November 1, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Riley Youth Foundation will host its inaugural fundraising […]

Officer-Involved Shooting Occurs in Santa Monica

SMPD shoots man in Ocean Park neighborhood Sunday evening By Sam Catanzaro An officer-involved shooting that ended in a possible death by suicide occurred Sunday night in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica. According […]

Shooting Reported at Santa Monica Pier

Victim transported to hospital with leg injury, suspect on the loose By Sam Catanzaro The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night at the Santa Monica Pier. At the […]

Suspicious Package Found at Third Street Promenade

Evacuations, closures underway By Sam Catanzaro A suspicious package was found on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, shutting down a block of the popular shopping destination and forcing evacuations. After a joint investigation […]

Santa Monica Sees Decline In Part 1 Crime

Vehicle theft still on the rise. By Kai McNamee Crime is on the decline so far this year in Santa Monica, according to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD)  On Wednesday, June 26, SMPD Chief […]