The Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K returned for its second year on May 17, bringing more than 4,000 runners, walkers, spectators and volunteers to one of Los Angeles’
At a time when national proficiency in civics has fallen to historic lows, a group of John Adams Middle School students were among more than 200 Los Angeles-area students Thursday
The Santa Monica Pier has been ranked among California's most polluted beaches for the 5th consecutive year, according to an annual water quality report released ahead of Memorial
Residents who packed a special City Council meeting Monday largely backed the city's pursuit of a certified Local Coastal Program but sharply questioned whether the council's
Santa Monica police arrested a Los Angeles man on suspicion of kidnapping, rape and other charges following a pursuit that ended in an officer-involved shooting early Monday morning.
Officers responded
Residents filled Santa Monica City Hall Tuesday night in what organizers called the largest public show of support for Santa Monica Airport to date, urging the City Council to abandon
A global conservation observance enters its 26th year this week with a new website, expanded resources and a renewed push to grow its international reach — all as scientists warn that
DoorDash supported more than $130 billion in economic activity across the United States in 2025, along with nearly $25 billion in tax revenues and over 1.5 million full-time equivalent
Two of Santa Monica’s most iconic restaurants are joining forces for a one night only culinary collaboration celebrating World Whisky Day next Thursday. Michelin recognized The Lobster will host
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer
The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips. Rising jet fuel costs tied to
As daily life becomes increasingly screen driven, from Zoom calls and scrolling to digital classrooms and late night streaming, optometrist Irina Yakubin is working to make eye health education more
Santa Monica police arrested a Los Angeles man on suspicion of kidnapping, rape and other charges following a pursuit that ended in an officer-involved shooting early Monday morning.
Officers responded
Santa Monica police took a kidnapping suspect into custody early Sunday morning following a vehicle pursuit and officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles.
At approximately 3:15 a.m. May 18,
A woman believed to be homeless was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a Metro bus at the intersection of Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica
The intersection of Main and Ocean Park was closed Friday afternoon while police investigated a fatal accident between a pedestrian and a bus.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department,
A Santa Monica College student was attacked in an unprovoked assault near the college's Center for Media and Design campus at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and 26th
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Last week Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a revised version of his eighth and final
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Two weeks from now we’ll probably know which of the 61 candidates for
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes MAINopoly, Pier Locals Night Finale, Dine Latino Restaurant Week, & Many More Memorial Day Weekend
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Since the turn of the century, California’s state budget has been plagued by
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Two decades ago, when California got serious about reducing or even eliminating carbon dioxide
One year after launching, the city of Santa Monica's SaMo Bridge diversion program has exceeded initial goals, connecting hundreds of justice-involved individuals to housing, treatment and supportive services.
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the Board of Supervisors announced the third and final round of the Small Business Resiliency Fund, bringing total direct financial assistance
As California continues grappling with affordability pressures, housing shortages and the long road toward recovery following recent disasters, candidates seeking higher office are increasingly being asked not simply what they
As a fast moving brush fire triggered evacuation orders in Simi Valley this week, leaders gathered in Pacific Palisades with a message reflecting a broader question surfacing across Los Angeles
Residents who packed a special City Council meeting Monday largely backed the city's pursuit of a certified Local Coastal Program but sharply questioned whether the council's
Good morning. Memorial Day weekend has arrived, bringing with it a bit of May Gray/June Gloom. Possible afternoon sun.
Today 🌥️ 66º/58º; Sunday 🌥️ 66º/56º; Monday 🌥️ 67º/57º
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One year after launching, the city of Santa Monica's SaMo Bridge diversion program has exceeded initial goals, connecting hundreds of justice-involved individuals to housing, treatment and supportive services.
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the Board of Supervisors announced the third and final round of the Small Business Resiliency Fund, bringing total direct financial assistance
The Santa Monica College Music Department will present the SMC Mariachi Ensemble Los Corsarios in a free concert celebrating regional Mexican folk music.
The performance is scheduled for Thursday, May
Partners of the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project will host a public meeting on Sunday, May 31, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Pierce College in Woodland Hills
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Last week Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a revised version of his eighth and final