Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
A security guard is accused of killing a homeless man in an alley adjacent to the building where he works, police said.
A man accused of booby trapping a home he shared with two elderly women was brought in for a mental health evaluation Sunday, police said.
Several Santa Monica-Malibu Unified elementary and middle schools are among the best in California, according to a ranking from U.S. News.
The man, who police say may have disabilities, stabbed his mother multiple times over the weekend, according to the SMPD.
Police believe the man, who works as a nurse, may have displayed the nude photo to other children yet to be identified.
The Santa Monica Police Department received a $300,000 state grant to help reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the city's roads.
The "I Wish I Had an Extra Bedroom" offers discounted stays for family and friends visiting Santa Monica for the holidays.
Students in Santa Monica are among Black people nationwide who have reported receiving texts recently that invoke slavery.
Two Santa Monica hospitals were named among the best in California in a new ranking released by Newsweek.
Here are the latest results for the Santa Monica ballot questions, updated as officials release ballot tallies.
Here are the latest results for the Santa Monica City Council election, updated as officials release ballot tallies.
Here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Santa Monica.
Metro and Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus will not collect fares on Nov. 5 to help ensure people can cast their ballots on Election Day.
A homeless fugitive wanted in Florida was arrested recently on suspicion of stabbing another homeless man in Santa Monica, police said.
Lighthouse lost its football game, but Tony Pellot won and has been winning personal gains.
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The awards celebrate designs that advance LA's legacy as a creative capital and foster vibrant community life, organizers said.
Police are searching for the good samaritans who rushed to a woman's aid after the fatal accident.
Lighthouse's football coach has a mystifying constant migraine. He has risen from bed to take back his life.
LCA crashed out of Div. 4 playoffs (being a Div. 8 team) Thursday. But more important wins were there for Dahlia Gonzalez beforehand.
LCA assistant coach Lauren Jenkins is tireless. The volleyball girls are lucky to get her indefatigable help.
That same intensity in Coach Jessy Young has powered LCA's team to victory after victory. Playoffs start Thursday.
LCA enters Div. 4 playoffs, a leap up of four divisions. This means LCA breaches the top 100 schools in California for girls volleyball
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man wanted in connection with an assault in downtown Santa Monica.
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed when a driver, suspected of driving under the influence, ran her over.
Lighthouse Christian Academy finally WON, and they did it by stripping the football from its opponents twice.
Voters in the Nov. 5 election will decide which of the 10 candidates running will be elected to four City Council seats.
The one-day operation, focused on the downtown and beach areas, was conducted with the help of two outside agencies, police said.
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man with a distinctive tattoo who is suspected of stabbing another man this week.
The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Thursday near the 1400 Block of the Beach, police said.
Santa Monica voters on Nov. 5 will decide whether to increase property taxes to pay for a long list of school building projects.
Lighthouse offed Ojai Valley Wednesday to remain undefeated in 14 games of league volleyball. Next stop: playoffs
The woman died from her injuries less than two days after being fatally shot by her coworker in a case of "workplace violence," police said.
One side of the 10 Freeway was closed Wednesday morning due to a fire.
The Surf Bus Foundation stands as a beacon of hope for underprivileged children in Los Angeles.
What is Kiro even doing on the gridiron? While LCA girls can't be beat, LCA boys haven't won.
Police have revealed further details about the man who killed himself after shooting his coworker at Santa Monica College Monday night.
Shayla Papik was in top form to raise Lighthouse over Pilgrim School in girls volleyball Monday
The health department warned residents and visitors to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the water at eight area beaches.