Man accused of kidnapping UCLA students, sexual assault released on $600K bail
A Santa Monica man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and sexual assault has been released from custody for a second time after posting bail, jail records show.
A Santa Monica man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and sexual assault has been released from custody for a second time after posting bail, jail records show.
UCLA police arrest Santa Monica man on suspicion of sexual assault, kidnapping
UCLA police arrested a Santa Monica man on suspicion of sexual assault and kidnapping, and investigators believe there may be additional victims.
UCLA police arrested a Santa Monica man on suspicion of sexual assault and kidnapping, and investigators believe there may be additional victims.
Woman awarded $19M in Bill Cosby sexual battery lawsuit
A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago was awarded $19.25 million Monday by a Santa Monica jury in her lawsuit against the comedian.
A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago was awarded $19.25 million Monday by a Santa Monica jury in her lawsuit against the comedian.
LA's $17M mortgage sting: 9 arrested in sophisticated ‘house stealing’ scheme
Investigators said the group targeted elderly victims, stealing their personal identifying information and using it to access property records tied to homes in areas including Santa Monica, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Westwood and Chinatown.
Investigators said the group targeted elderly victims, stealing their personal identifying information and using it to access property records tied to homes in areas including Santa Monica, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Westwood and Chinatown.
Debate over proposed $77 million Santa Monica affordable housing project
A shuttered pet store at Wilshire Boulevard and 14th Street has become the center of a growing controversy as plans move forward to redevelop the site into an eight-story affordable housing complex.
A shuttered pet store at Wilshire Boulevard and 14th Street has become the center of a growing controversy as plans move forward to redevelop the site into an eight-story affordable housing complex.
Debate over proposed Santa Monica housing project
A shuttered pet store at Wilshire Boulevard and 14th Street has become the center of a growing controversy as plans move forward to redevelop the site into an eight-story affordable housing complex.
A shuttered pet store at Wilshire Boulevard and 14th Street has become the center of a growing controversy as plans move forward to redevelop the site into an eight-story affordable housing complex.
Santa Monica Pier shooting ends in 1 arrest
Two people were shot at the Santa Monica Pier over the weekend.
Two people were shot at the Santa Monica Pier over the weekend.
18-year-old Inland Empire man arrested in Santa Monica Pier shooting
The suspect was identified as 18-year-old Jaysawn Williams of Rialto.
The suspect was identified as 18-year-old Jaysawn Williams of Rialto.
2 wounded in Santa Monica Pier shooting
A fight on the Santa Monica Pier ended with two people being shot, officials said.
A fight on the Santa Monica Pier ended with two people being shot, officials said.
Trump's granddaughter Kai faces backlash over taxpayer-funded Erewhon grocery run with Secret Service
Kai Trump is facing backlash after posting a YouTube video showing her $233 luxury grocery run at Erewhon in Santa Monica while accompanied by a taxpayer-funded Secret Service detail.
Kai Trump is facing backlash after posting a YouTube video showing her $233 luxury grocery run at Erewhon in Santa Monica while accompanied by a taxpayer-funded Secret Service detail.
2026 LA Marathon guide: Course map, schedule, street closures and more
Here's your complete guide to the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon happening this weekend, including the race course map, full schedule of events, and a detailed list of road closures.
Here's your complete guide to the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon happening this weekend, including the race course map, full schedule of events, and a detailed list of road closures.
Bill Cosby trial: Jury selection to continue in woman's sexual battery lawsuit
Jury selection is expected to continue Tuesday in Bill Cosby's civil trial in Santa Monica. A lawsuit accuses the 88-year-old of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman after one of his shows in 1972.
Jury selection is expected to continue Tuesday in Bill Cosby's civil trial in Santa Monica. A lawsuit accuses the 88-year-old of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman after one of his shows in 1972.
Bill Cosby trial underway in Santa Monica
Jury selection was expected to continue Tuesday. A lawsuit accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972.
Jury selection was expected to continue Tuesday. A lawsuit accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972.
Cycling through history: Santa Monica man bikes through historic sites
A Santa Monica man is on a mission to bike through historical trails across the country.
A Santa Monica man is on a mission to bike through historical trails across the country.
Chunks of concrete fall off Santa Monica channel during storm
The chunks of cement are pieces of overlay laid in the 1970s, which has some residents wondering if there are issues with the structural integrity of the channel.
The chunks of cement are pieces of overlay laid in the 1970s, which has some residents wondering if there are issues with the structural integrity of the channel.
Southern California beaches could soon a become national park
The National Park Service is evaluating Los Angeles County beaches from Will Rogers to Torrance for potential inclusion in the National Park System.
The National Park Service is evaluating Los Angeles County beaches from Will Rogers to Torrance for potential inclusion in the National Park System.
Families of children lost to social media harms protest outside Snapchat HQ
Families from the U.S. and U.K. staged a massive protest at Snapchat’s Santa Monica headquarters, alleging the platform facilitated fentanyl-related deaths of their children.
Families from the U.S. and U.K. staged a massive protest at Snapchat’s Santa Monica headquarters, alleging the platform facilitated fentanyl-related deaths of their children.
Santa Monica residents, citizens group join legal fight against Waymo 'nuisance'
Santa Monica seeks a court injunction against Waymo LLC, alleging its Broadway recharging stations create a public nuisance through 24/7 noise and light pollution.
Santa Monica seeks a court injunction against Waymo LLC, alleging its Broadway recharging stations create a public nuisance through 24/7 noise and light pollution.
Arraignment postponed for Micah Sykes in stabbing death of opera star Jubilant Sykes
A Los Angeles judge postponed the arraignment of Micah Sykes, charged with the murder of his father, renowned opera singer Jubilant Sykes, until April.
A Los Angeles judge postponed the arraignment of Micah Sykes, charged with the murder of his father, renowned opera singer Jubilant Sykes, until April.
PCH gets traffic safety upgrade
Caltrans hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kickstart its $19 million traffic signal synchronization project to improve traffic for those going up and down the Pacific Coast Highway.
Caltrans hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kickstart its $19 million traffic signal synchronization project to improve traffic for those going up and down the Pacific Coast Highway.