Santa Monica 'Gas Tax Holiday' Proposed Amid Surging Fuel Prices

The Golden State may not receive another gas tax hike this summer under Gov. Newsom's budget proposal. What to know.

Tree Trimming Prompts Main Street Closure In Santa Monica

Tree trimming prompts a closure on Main Street.

Christmas 2021 Gas Prices: What You'll Pay At Santa Monica Pumps

While lower than a month ago, gas prices in Santa Monica remain high. Before you travel, know what to expect at the pump.

Santa Monica, Malibu Students Now Get Free Metro And Bus Rides

The SMMUSD School Board approved the Fareless System Initiative for free metro and bus rides for students.

Santa Monica Gas Prices Stabilize After Continuous Increases

The price of gas in Santa Monica finally plateaued after weeks of continual increases, setting back-to-back record highs.

Free Metro Rides For Santa Monica Students

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District approved a Metro initiative to help students get to school.

See Which Westside Streets Will Close For The LA Marathon

Even though the LA Marathon won't finish in Santa Monica this year, many streets nearby will be impacted.

Road Work Underway In Santa Monica; Traffic Delays Expected

Road work is slated to happen through Nov. 15 in Santa Monica. Drivers can expect traffic delays in several areas. Find out where.

Main Street Closing For Traffic, Becoming Pedestrian Plaza

The closures are a four-weekend celebration and pilot project to find out what a pedestrian-friendly Santa Monica might look like.

Traffic Snarled After Crash On Pacific Coast Highway

A crash prompted heavy traffic on Pacific Coast Highway and the Santa Monica (10) Freeway early Wednesday.

Crash Prompts Traffic Congestion In Santa Monica

A crash prompted traffic congestion Wednesday night in Santa Monica, fire officials reported.

McClure Tunnel Fully Closing Overnight In Santa Monica

McClure Tunnel will close for upgrades from the Santa Monica (10) Freeway to Pacific Coast Highway Monday night.

McClure Tunnel Closes Overnight In Santa Monica

A mile of the freeway between Lincoln Boulevard and the PCH Broadway Pedestrian Overpass will close during construction overnight.

Santa Monica Begins Intermittent McClure Tunnel Upgrade Closures

The tunnel was scheduled to close overnight this week for a Caltrans lighting upgrade and the city's first queue warning system.

McClure Tunnel In Santa Monica To Close For Upgrades In January

The McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica will close for upgrades beginning in January 2021, Caltrans announced.

Santa Monica Installs 24 New Beachside Electric Vehicle Chargers

The city installed 24 new electric vehicle charging ports as part of a plan to reach 80% emissions reductions by 2030.

Power Wires Reported Down In Santa Monica

Santa Monica firefighters are responding to reported downed wires in Santa Monica early Wednesday.

SigAlert: 10 Freeway Tunnel Crash Closes All Westbound Lanes

A SigAlert was issued following a crash in the McClure Tunnel Sunday night.

BBQ Grills, Debris Blocking Lanes Along 405 Freeway

Several barbeque grills and debris are blocking lanes of the 405 Freeway.

Big Blue Bus Implementing Service Changes On May 24

Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus will adjust schedules on 12 routes and suspend service on four routes in response to the impacts of COVID-19.

Caltrans Driver Injured In Crash On 10 Freeway In Santa Monica

The driver's truck was rear-ended during a sweeping operation and he was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Westbound 10 Freeway Shut Down After Car Hits Fire Hydrant

A SigAlert was issued, shutting down all westbound lanes in Santa Monica Monday morning.

Santa Monica City Council Approves Second Shared Mobility Pilot

The second Shared Mobility Pilot Program establishes the future for electric scooters and bikes in Santa Monica.

SigAlert Pileup Snarls Westbound 10 Freeway In Santa Monica

Two lanes of the westbound of the Santa Monica (10) Freeway were shut down Friday afternoon.

LAX Launches New Holiday Shuttle To Santa Monica

LAX will have increased shuttle and bus services for the Thanksgiving travel period.

10 Freeway Reopened After Jumper Halts Traffic

Neither direction of the Santa Monica (10) Freeway​ in Santa Monica was moving for about a half-hour Friday afternoon.

Ocean Avenue To Be Partially Closed In Santa Monica

A water main replacement is forcing the closure of sections of Ocean Avenue between Washington Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard.

Cheap Gas Promo Snarls Traffic In Santa Monica

A promo for the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is offering gas for 30 cents a gallon at a Chevron Station in Santa Monica.

SIgAlert: Dump Truck Loses Load On 10 Freeway

A dump truck dropped a load of dirt on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway Friday afternoon, jamming up the afternoon rush hour.

Santa Monica Drivers Can Win $20K In Contest For Safe Motorists

Think your the safest driver in LA? Prove it.

Bike-Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Coming Up In Santa Monica

Officers will be on the lookout for violations by drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians that can potentially lead to injuries.

Broken Gas Main Cleared In Santa Monica

A broken gas main caused traffic Thursday morning, authorities said.

Traffic Alert: Crash Blocks Westside Freeway

The incident was reported at 3:44 p.m.

Traffic Alert: Crash Blocking Westside Freeway

The incident was reported around 2:35 p.m. Friday.

McClure Tunnel In Santa Monica Closing For Maintenance Friday

The tunnel will be closed for seven hours beginning at 10 p.m. Friday evening.

Traffic Alert: Car Overturns On Westside Highway

The incident was reported around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

DUI Checkpoint In Santa Monica This Weekend

SMPD supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that "DUI Doesn't Just Mean Booze."

Car Blocks Santa Monica Boulevard Onramp To 405 North

Avoid the area due to traffic congestion (BREAKING)