Cosby Accuser Awarded $19M By Santa Monica Jury In Sexual Battery Suit

A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her in the 1970s while she was working as a waitress was awarded millions of dollars.

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.

Surprising Findings In LA County Life Expectancy Study: See How Santa Monica Compares

People who live in Santa Monica have a different life expectancy than the average LA County and California resident, a new study shows.

Ocean Use Warning For Santa Monica Area Lifted

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has cleared the waters near Santa Monica Pier for usage following high bacteria levels.

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.

Suspect Arrested Following Shooting That Injured Two At Santa Monica Pier: Report

The Santa Monica Pier has reopened following a shooting that wounded two people Sunday night, and a suspect is in custody, KTLA reports.

Local Native Named Santa Monica's Second-Ever Poet Laureate

The Santa Monica City Council affirmed the city’s second-ever poet laureate, Jay Baldwin, for a two-year appointment at its latest meeting.

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.

2 Wounded In Shooting At Santa Monica Pier

Officers secured the shooting scene for their investigation.

Free St. Paddy’s Day Celebration Set For Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade

Downtown Santa Monica Inc. is hosting St. Paddy’s Day on the Promenade from 6–9 p.m. Saturday on the 1300 block of Third Street Promenade.

Santa Monica Wins Lawsuits Against Landlords In Tenant Relocation Cases

Judgments were won by Santa Monica in two cases against landlords who failed to pay their tenants' mandatory temporary relocation benefits.

Maria Shriver to be Keynote Speaker at Bel-Air Bay Club Fundraiser

Annual Think Pink event marks 20 years of advancing women’s wellness at Providence Saint John’s Health Center

Santa Monica Names New City Attorney

Following a nationwide recruitment for the role, the City of Santa Monica is hiring Heidi von Tongeln as its new city attorney.

DUI Checkpoint Planned In Venice This Weekend

The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.

Trump's Granddaughter's Southland Erewhon Shopping Video Sparks Backlash

Kai Trump recently posted a video titled "I Brought My Secret Service to Erewhon."

Road Repairs Set To Affect McClure Tunnel In Santa Monica

An inlet replacement project between the McClure Tunnel and California Incline will close one northbound lane from 9 am to 3 pm Wednesday.

Search On For Santa Monica Sexual Battery Suspect

The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying the pictured individual, who's suspected of sexual battery.

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.

Lunar Eclipse To Be Visible Over Santa Monica Early Tuesday Morning

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Santa Monica between midnight and dawn on March 3. Protective eyewear won't be needed.

Arrests, Calls For Service In Santa Monica Up Sharply During First 6 Weeks of Year, Data Show

During the first six weeks of 2026, arrests were up a whopping 71% compared to the same period last year, police-compiled data show.

Police Arrest Teenager On Suspicion of Sexual Assault At Santa Monica Beach

An 18-year-old Los Angeles man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman at Santa Monica Beach.

Santa Monica PD Investigating Possible Residential Murder-Suicide: Report

Two 54-year-olds were found dead with gunshot wounds during a welfare check at an Ocean Avenue residence in Santa Monica.

Slabs Of Concrete Ripped Off Walls Of Santa Monica Channel After Powerful Winter Storms

Though the channel actually sits within Los Angeles city limits, Los Angeles County officials oversee the maintenance.

Lineup Announced For Inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Fest

Kamasi Washington and Stanley Clarke are among the artists scheduled to perform at the first-ever Santa Monica International Jazz Festival.

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.

Santa Monica Block Fest Set For This Weekend

The multi-block nightlife and music event returns Nov. 14 with Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day–inspired elements.

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.

Girl power

Sophia Aguilar's goal-scoring instinct emerged for the go-ahead goal Friday against Newbury Adventist

Waymo Driverless Taxi Hits Child Near Santa Monica Elementary School

Federal authorities have launched an investigation into the crash.

At-Risk Man Goes Missing From Mar Vista: Have You Seen Wayne Burrell?

Authorities on Wednesday asked for the public's help finding an at-risk 64-year-old man with dementia.

Santa Monica Man's Search For Bodies In Notorious Lake Halted By Officials: Reports

A local businessman's plans to conduct an underwater search of MacArthur Park Lake was stopped by city officials.

Santa Monica’s First Internal Police Chief In Over 40 Years Takes The Helm

Darrick Jacob has been with the department since 2004.

Seven years of championship food for UCLA students

UCLA's hegemony on food service retains the coveted "Best Campus Food" prize by Niche.com

Santa Monica’s New Director To Spearhead City’s Efforts To Expand Affordable Housing

Aileen Reynolds started her position with the city Monday.

Retired Santa Monica City Clerk Comes Out Retirement To Serve As Interim Replacement

Denise Anderson-Warren​ will serve as interim city clerk as the city searches for a permanent candidate for the role.

CEO Stole Over $5 Million From Santa Monica Nonprofit For Children: DA Says

The nonprofit called the former CEO's embezzlement "a shocking and saddening discovery."