Groundbreaking Held For $56M Santa Monica Transportation Infrastructure Project

The Santa Monica Department of Transportation held a ceremonial groundbreaking event Thursday for a $56 million zero‑emission fleet project.

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.

Santa Monica College Launching Bachelor’s Degree In Cloud Computing

Santa Monica College's Bachelor of Science degree in Cloud Computing will be the second four-year degree offered by the community college.

Santa Monica Man Formally Charged With Sex Crimes Against 2 Women

A 26-year-old man accused of kidnapping a UCLA student in Westwood and sexually assaulting a woman in Culver City has been formally charged.

Possible Bomb Threat At Santa Monica Pier Determined To Be Not Credible

The pier remained open throughout the assessment.

Santa Monica’s 1st Municipal Art Gallery To Open Soon

The City of Santa Monica debuts its first municipal art gallery, the Santa Monica City Gallery, at Bergamot Station Arts Center on April 10.

UPDATE: Fleetwood Mac Singer Attacked By Stalker In Santa Monica: Report

The musician was attacked by a woman when he arrived for an appointment in Santa Monica, police sources said, according to a report.

Santa Monica Chef A Finalist For Prestigious James Beard Award

A Santa Monica-based chef has been named a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for most outstanding chef in California.

Santa Monica Expanding Maintenance And Cleaning Services Across The City

Residents and businesses in Santa Monica will see expanded maintenance and cleaning services as the city reorganizes its public works dept.

Sentence Upheld In Santa Monica Home Invasion Robbery Case

A state appellate court has rejected an appeal from a man convicted of a Santa Monica home invasion robbery where a person was shot.

Man Killed In Santa Monica Fight

Officers rendered aid to the wounded man until paramedics arrived to take him to a hospital, where he died, officials said.

'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.

Conviction Upheld In Grisly Santa Monica Murder

A state appeals court today upheld a man's conviction for murdering an 88-year-old Santa Monica man in his home with an axe.

Santa Monica History Museum Names New Executive Director

A former Santa Monica History Museum curator has been named the institution's new executive director.

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.

Suspect Arrested Following Attempted Sex Assault On Santa Monica Beach: Report

The victim was sleeping on the beach when someone attempted to sexually assault her, according to Santa Monica police.

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.