Santa Monica park overrun with squirrels

Don't feed the squirrels. That's the message from Santa Monica officials. They may be cute, but the burrow-dwelling rodents are overrunning a local park.

Man accused of sexually assaulting student in Santa Monica College Library

Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting a student in the Santa Monica College Library on Wednesday morning.

Waymo responds to noise complaints from Santa Monica residents

The city of Santa Monica said the sounds coming from the 24/7 Waymo charging stations do not violate noise standards.

Owners of small dog killed by pit bull in Santa Monica speak out

The search is ongoing for the owner of a gray-and-white pit bull mix that fatally attacked an 11-year-old toy poodle named Dublin in Santa Monica on Friday evening.

Santa Monica PD seeks help in deadly dog attack
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A small dead is dead following a dog attack in Santa Monica over the weekend, officials said.

'We Love LA' concert held for fire survivors, heroes
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A concert was held at the Hollywood Bowl to treat Jan. 2025 wildfire survivors, as well as the first responders who helped save the residents.

Work van leads police chase across Santa Monica
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A driver accused of stealing a work van led police on a chase all the way to Santa Monica Pier.

High-speed police chase ends on Santa Monica Pier

The driver rear-ended another car, then made a run for it down the Santa Monica Pier before surrendering.

California city named one of the best places to live in America

One California neighborhood has achieved national recognition by securing the #5 spot in Niche's 2025 Best Places to Live in America rankings.

USC among 4 SoCal colleges warned to protect Jewish students or face penalties

USC and two other colleges in Los Angeles County and Chapman University in Orange County were among 60 colleges warned Monday by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights of potential enforcement actions if they do not protect Jewish students on campus.

Twitch streamers get death threats from 'stalker' on Santa Monica Pier during livestream

Twitch streamers Valkyrae, Cinna and Emiru got death threats during a live stream on the Santa Monica Pier shortly after one of the women refused to give a man her phone number.

Los Angeles Homeless Resource Guide: Where to find free food, services, and support

This guide lists free services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, including food, showers, clothing, medical referrals, transportation, phone charging, and more.

Palisades Fire debris washing up on Santa Monica beaches

Santa Monica Beach is littered with charred debris from recent fires, and cleanup efforts are delayed due to pending health tests.