Pacific Park ferris wheel lights up with Memorial weekend salute
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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.

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.

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.

Mural in Santa Monica honors frontline heroes
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A street artist is honoring the hospital staff working in the frontlines during the pandemic.

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.

LA County Supervisor dines at restaurant hours after voting to ban outdoor dining

Protesters gathered outside the home of LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl on Tuesday after a FOX 11 report revealed hours after she voted to ban outdoor dining she dined outdoors herself.

Businesses boarding up ahead of election
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Businesses across the country are boarding up ahead of possible unrest after the election.

Santa Monica police chief resigns after more than 60,000 called for her removal following looting

Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud has announced that she will retire after more than 60,000 people signed a petition calling for her removal from office following her handing of civil unrest following the death of George Floyd.

Concerns grow about voting process as California braces for potential disruption, threats at polls

With a divided nation on edge as Election Day approaches, California is warning local officials to prepare for disruption at polling places and potential cases of voters being intimidated or blocked from casting ballots.

FOX, Homeboy Electronics Recycling partner with event this weekend

If you've been updating your home office or family room during the pandemic, and you don't know what to do with your old electronics, FOX is offering a way to recycle safely.

The Santa Monica Mountains are experiencing a 'summer of kittens'

National Park Service biologists reported Wednesday that five mountain lion dens containing 13 kittens have been discovered in the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills, marking the first time that many dens have been found within such a short time during an 18-year study of the species.