Sewage spill shuts down certain LA beaches to swimmers, surfers
It’s a little eerie to see no one in the water on a summer’s day at Dockweiler State Beach, but that was the case on Tuesday.
DA's office asks for further investigation of deadly Santa Monica stabbing
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office asked police to conduct a further investigation after a 28-year-old man stabbed another man to death near the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica earlier this week.
Man fatally stabbed near Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
A man was fatally stabbed on Monday night near the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, authorities said.
Santa Monica police union discusses lessons learned from 2020 unrest
Members of the Santa Monica police union discussed where the city is at now and how they could be a part of police reform.
Pacific Park ferris wheel lights up with Memorial weekend salute
Santa Monica's iconic Pacific Park Ferris Wheel is flying an animated American flag and presenting red, white and blue light shows throughout Memorial Day Weekend.
Rising Up, Ep. 2: Property damage vs the loss of life — the debate over looting
Rising Up Episode 2: "I don’t consider property damage anywhere in the ballpark of the theft of life": The debate over looting.
Report finds problems with Santa Monica PD's response to protests, looting last May
The Santa Monica City Council reviewed an independent report that found problems with how the Santa Monica Police Department responded to May 31 protests and civil unrest sparked by a Minneapolis officer's murder of George Floyd.
Multi-car crash in Santa Monica under investigation, PCH reopens after closing for hours
The Pacific Coast Highway is closed in both directions through Santa Monica following a horrific crash, officials said on Monday afternoon.
Betty White receives 'Woman of the Year' honor in California
America's sweetheart Betty White was recently honored by Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) as California's 50th Assembly District's 2021 "Woman of the Year."
Santa Monica approves additional $5 per hour 'Hero Pay' for frontline grocery, drug retail workers
The Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance requiring large grocery store chains and drug retailers to provide their essential workers an additional $5 an hour in light of their increased health risks throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Enough is enough': Santa Monica residents fed up with homelessness crisis
Residents in Santa Monica say they are fed up with the lawlessness in their community.
COVID-19: Out of abundance of caution Santa Monica Pier to temporarily close on weekends
In hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Monica Pier will temporarily close on weekends in the month of January.
Armenian-American community holds protest to bring attention to war crimes happening in Artsakh
A silent protest was held Saturday afternoon in Santa Monica to bring attention to the war crimes and human rights violations happening against the Armenian people in the region of Artsakh.
New Roads School in Santa Monica holds discussions about racism with students K-12
The New Roads School in Santa Monica, a private college preparatory school, is holding a series of discussions with its students, staff, parents, and the community about race and systemic racism.