May 19, 2025 -- The City Council last Tuesday voted to oppose a State bill that would speed up the rebuilding of homes devastated by January's wildfires but could cripple Santa Monica's climate goals.

To date, the decade long partnership between the Ed foundation and the Miramar has raised more than $2.7 million, with fundraising increasing dramatically after averaging about $275,000 during its ...

In the last reported count for the seven days from April 13 to April 19, Santa Monica Animal Control officers picked up six dead sea lions and four dolphins. Of those stranded alive, two injured ...

The City Council on Tuesday will consider modifying the City's internal advertising guidelines to "permit alcohol advertising on select City-owned assets," according to the staff report.

May 5, 2025 -- Police last month made 9 arrests during a one-day Retail Theft operation Downtown that cracked down on shoplifting, which has been driving up Santa Monica's annual crime rate.

City officials said experts have linked the increase in coyote sightings to the Palisades Fire, "which devastated large areas ...

X Officer Raymond G. Fenochio, along with officer Adam Barry, was awarded the Medal of Courage in 1999, two years before he died of leukemia, according to Inglewood Mayor and former SMPD Chief James T ...

The Public Health advisory issued covers the area extending 100 yards on either side of the Pier as well as a similar stretch just south around the Pico-Kenter storm drain, County Health officials ...

Premiered in Vienna on May 1, 1786, "the opera highlights the intelligence and wit of servants, while portraying a Count in a less than noble way," said Janelle DeStefano, co-director of the SMC Opera ...

May 13, 2025 -- The City Council voted Tuesday night to support a controversial State housing bill that allows new residential buildings of up to seven stories near major transit stops.

Residents who fully complete the survey have a chance to win a $500 prepaid Visa gift card. “Santa Monica prides itself on its rich and diverse art scene, beautiful parks, and a wide array of free and ...