🌱 Patch AM: Prop-Plane Traffic, Complaints Surge At Santa Monica Airport

Spotted on the Santa Monica calendar: Our Man in Santiago by Mark Wilding. A visiting production at OTE

🌱 Patch AM: Fugitive Santa Monica CEO Added To FBI Most Wanted List

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🌱 Patch AM: Santa Monica Airport Park Plans Draw Support, But Traffic And Parking Concerns Loom

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🌱 Patch AM: Man Cleared In Jameson's Pub Manager's Death Sues Santa Monica, LA County

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🌱 Patch AM: Stolen Audi Crash Uncovers 3 Loaded Guns, Ghost Guns In Santa Monica

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Woman Who Witnessed Boy Killed By Falling Tree Near Calabasas Sues For Emotional Distress

Another branch had fallen from the tree a week before the July 9, 2025, tragedy, the suit states.

🌱 Patch AM: How a Michigan Avenue water main break is testing Santa Monica’s pipes

Coming up on the Santa Monica Patch calendar: The Friday Show

🌱 Patch AM: Millions Of Jellyfish Couldn't Stop South Bay Swimmer From Conquering English Channel

Coming up on the Santa Monica Patch calendar: The Friday Show

'Environmental Extremism' Fight Erupts Over California Coast

State leaders and residents rallied in Santa Monica as NOAA reviews California's coastal management program.

Silas White Street Unveiled As Santa Monica Confronts Past Racial Harms

The street dedication comes as Santa Monica launches a $5.5 million restorative justice fund aimed at addressing historic racial harms.

Silas White Street To Be Unveiled As Santa Monica Honors Ebony Beach Club Visionary

A public ceremony will commemorate the Black entrepreneur whose decades-old dream led to a landmark settlement with the city.

Hollywood Theme Helps National Night Out Shine In Santa Monica

Community turnout, creative costumes and a refreshed layout gave this year's event the feel of a welcome return to form.

National Night Out Returns To Santa Monica With Food, Music And Family Fun

The annual event brings police, firefighters and community groups together for an evening of free activities outside City Hall.

Local Business Spotlight: Dynasty Fitness

Dynasty Fitness is a family owned business set out to redefine the standards of fitness equipment.

Silicon Beach E-Commerce: Why Custom Brands Are Losing Ground to Generic Shopify Stores

In Silicon Beach's crowded e-commerce market, outdated websites are quietly costing established brands traffic, sales and market share.

Santa Monica High Graduate Named Commander Of NASA's Next Artemis Mission

The Santa Monica High School graduate will lead the next major Artemis test flight as NASA prepares for future Moon missions.

West LA Dancers Take the Broad Stage

From a fourth-grader's first curtain call to a senior's farewell, 60 West LA kids share the Broad Stage with Calvin Royal III, May 29-31.

Local Business Spotlight: Westside School of Ballet

Inspiring artistic excellence and nurturing the next generation of dancers.

Hometown Stage: Forty-Three Santa Monica Dancers in Westside Ballet's Spring Performances

From a Bob Fosse jazz number to Calvin Royal III's Aaron Copland solo, six performances over three days at the Broad Stage, May 29-31.

2026 Santa Monica & Westside LA Farmers Market Guide: Local Listings

Check out our guide to the farmers markets throughout Santa Monica and the Westside, including hours of operation and locations.

Santa Monica Nanny Suspected Of Abuse After Infant Is Hospitalized: Police

A Simi Valley woman was arrested on suspicion of felony child endangerment after infant in her care was hospitalized with injuries.

Winners Of Santa Monica Student Poster Contest Revealed

The City of Santa Monica has named the 16 kids in grades Kindergarten through 12th who have won its annual student poster contest.

Ocean Water Use Warning Issued For LA County Beach Areas

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in certain ocean waters.

Justin Bieber Scam | Cause of Death For Dismembered Teen In D4vd's Tesla | World's Smallest Deer :Patch PM

'Clearly A Human In A Bear Suit': Scam Lands 3 Behind Bars | IE Sees Increases In Home Sales Bucking State Trend | National Merit Scholars

Ocean Bacteria Warning Issued For Santa Monica Pier, Beach

The LA County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in or near Santa Monica ocean waters.

School Trustee Calls Teen 'Sexy' | Coffee Chain To Remove Pride Flags | Explosive Targeting AI Chief: CA News

Michael J. Fox Is Alive Despite CNN | Costco Pans Forcefully Eject Hot Metal | $650M Warehouse Arson: 'All You Had To Do Was Pay Enough'

Ocean Water Bacteria Warning Issued For Beach Areas Near Santa Monica

The LA County Department of Public Health is advising people to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in some ocean waters due to bacteria.

'No Kings' Protests Planned For Saturday In And Around Santa Monica

Another wave of 'No Kings' protests takes place in cities across the U.S. on Saturday, including ones in and around Santa Monica.

3 Santa Monica Neighborhoods Named Among Best Best Places To Live In U.S. By Research Firm

Santa Monica is home to three of the best places to live in California and the U.S., according to a new ranking by research firm Niche.

Ocean Water Warning Issued For Santa Monica Pier Due To High Bacteria Levels

The LA County Department of Public Health is advising the public to avoid the waters around the Santa Monica Pier due to elevated bacteria.

Santa Monica Fire Peer Support K-9 Roger Dies Following Brief Retirement

Roger, the Santa Monica Fire Department’s first-ever Peer Support K-9, who recently retired due to declining health, has now died.

Ocean Water Warning Issued For Area Around Santa Monica Pier

LA County's Department of Public Health is advising the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in waters around Santa Monica Pier.

First Grunion Run Of Year Expected This Week On Santa Monica Shores

The grunion, a small fish that emerges from the water to dig in the sand and lay its eggs, is expected to spawn along the coast this week.

Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project Unveiled By City

The City of Santa Monica is inviting residents and non-residents alike to provide feedback on its draft airport conversion project.

Ocean Bacteria Warning For Santa Monica Beaches Extended

The L.A. County Department of Public Health is advising the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in some Santa Monica waters.

Ocean Bacteria Warning Issued For Santa Monica Beaches

The L.A. County Department of Public Health is advising the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in Santa Monica's ocean waters.

2026 'Women Who Shape Santa Monica' Award Recipients Revealed

Four Santa Monica women have been selected to receive the League of Women Voters' 2026 Yellow Rose Award.

30 Acres Added to Santa Monica Beach Dunes

The City of Santa Monica and The Bay Foundation are restoring 30 acres of beach along local shorelines to a wild, natural state.

Vermin Infestation At Santa Monica Restaurant Blamed On Nearby Homeless Shelter: Report

An infestation at swanky Santa Monica restaurant Elephante was caused by vermin from a nearby homeless shelter, an observer claims.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Santa Monica? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Santa Monica.

Longevity Breakthroughs to Help You Live Longer

The Livelong Newsletter provides tips to help you extend your life, improve your health, and grow your happiness.