Skateboarders and cyclists dressed in pink riding along the Southern California coast near Santa Monica Pier for Boarding for Breast Cancer's Skate the Coast charity event.

Non Profit

Pink wave to roll down LA coast as Boarding for Breast Cancer marks 30 years

Update: The registration party/30th anniversary venue just got changed to The Deck in Hermosa Beach. Boarding for Breast Cancer will celebrate its 30th anniversary this month by sending hundreds

By Maaz Alin

/ 12 Oct 2026

Business

City leaders back plan to turn the Victorian into a membership club

By Gabe Kaplan

/ 10 Oct 2026

City leaders back plan to turn the Victorian into a membership club

Business

Halloween goes secondhand as swaps and thrifting take center stage

By Matthew Hall

/ 9 Oct 2026

Halloween costume swap event in Santa Monica with secondhand costumes and decorative items available for trading

Business

Alcohol permit hearing signals Trader Joe's plans for former Rite Aid on Wilshire

By Matthew Hall

/ 8 Oct 2026

Exterior view of the former Rite Aid building at 1331 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica where Trader Joe's plans to open a new grocery store location

Environment

Heat wave prompts criticism and concern over conditions at local schools

By Matthew Hall

/ 7 Oct 2026

Santa Monica High School building exterior during extreme heat warning, with temperatures reaching 90-100 degrees along the coast

Business

City records show a plan to convert the Victorian into a members club

By Gabe Kaplan

/ 6 Oct 2026

Source: City of Santa Monica California Staff Report 7614

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Arc'teryx climbing-focused retail store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice with interior climbing wall and community space

Business

Arc'teryx opens first climbing-focused store on Abbot Kinney

Arc'teryx Equipment has opened a store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice that the company calls its first retail concept dedicated exclusively to climbing. The store at 1116

By Maaz Alin

/ 12 Oct 2026

Business

City leaders back plan to turn the Victorian into a membership club

By Gabe Kaplan

/ 10 Oct 2026

Interior of Bacio di Latte gelato shop on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, designed to resemble an Italian country kitchen with hand-glazed tile and exposed wood beams.

Business

Bacio di Latte opens second Santa Monica gelato shop on Montana Avenue

By Maaz Alin

/ 9 Oct 2026

Business

Halloween goes secondhand as swaps and thrifting take center stage

By Matthew Hall

/ 9 Oct 2026

Business

Alcohol permit hearing signals Trader Joe's plans for former Rite Aid on Wilshire

By Matthew Hall

/ 8 Oct 2026

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Santa Monica police display seized ghost gun and large-capacity magazine confiscated during traffic stop on Ocean Park Boulevard

Crime

Police seize ghost gun during traffic stop, arrest driver

CRIME: Santa Monica police seize ghost gun with large-capacity magazine during Ocean Park Boulevard traffic stop. (Courtesy of SMPD) Police arrested a driver and seized an untraceable ghost gun

By Maaz Alin

/ 9 Oct 2026

Crime

DA files murder charge in shooting of beloved Culver City bus driver

By Gabe Kaplan

/ 7 Oct 2026

Crime

LA County opens investigation into FAIR Plan's handling of wildfire claims

By Matthew Hall

/ 7 Oct 2026

Crime

Kidnapping suspect dies by suicide days before court case begins

By Matthew Hall

/ 7 Oct 2026

Map of Santa Monica showing crime hot spots concentrated in downtown area between Broadway and Colorado Avenue

Crime

Crime: RAND finds Santa Monica violence rose downtown, but most crime stable citywide

By Matthew Hall

/ 3 Oct 2026

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Attendees at Salesforce Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, the world's largest AI event, where California's AI safety initiatives are being discussed

Opinion

California will need more than a ‘kill switch’ to keep AI under control

California just moved from talking about AI safety to building concrete oversight. Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered faster implementation of independent AI audits and development of a verified “kill

By Cal Matters

/ 12 Oct 2026

SMMUSD administration office exterior in Santa Monica with signage visible

Opinion

Oops, SMMUSD Did it Again: A Big Surplus Instead of a Big Deficit

By Guest Author

/ 9 Oct 2026

Labor union members and organizers protesting at California state Capitol in Sacramento to support tax reform and close corporate tax loopholes

Opinion

Would closing California’s corporate tax loopholes actually generate new revenue?

By Maaz Alin

/ 6 Oct 2026

Santa Monica City Hall council chambers with residents and council members discussing SB 79 housing law and zoning changes

Opinion

Deja vu all over again

By Devan Sipher

/ 6 Oct 2026

Santa Monica public school building or classroom representing school funding and education in California

Opinion

Yes on Measure ES: Protecting the School Funding Santa Monica Can No Longer Afford to Lose

By Guest Author

/ 5 Oct 2026

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Santa Monica City Hall at 1685 Main Street, location of city council meeting on Realignment Plan progress

Government & Politics

Santa Monica's Realignment Plan cuts crime, narrows deficit in first year

A one-year update to the city’s Realignment Plan says a variety of actions in recent months has increased safety and improved the city’s finances. The report from

By Matthew Hall

/ 9 Oct 2026

Malibu City Council meeting room with officials discussing emergency preparedness measures for forecasted El Niño weather conditions in California

Government & Politics

Malibu declares local emergency ahead of forecast strong El Niño

By Maaz Alin

/ 9 Oct 2026

Malibu Pier extending into the ocean in Malibu, California, showing the historic wooden pier structure used for fishing and dining

Government & Politics

State Parks awards emergency contract for Malibu Pier repairs

By Maaz Alin

/ 9 Oct 2026

California home insurance document or policy notice related to coverage and nonrenewal protections

Government & Politics

New law aims to protect Californians from losing home insurance coverage

By Maaz Alin

/ 9 Oct 2026

Governor Newsom signs legislation for Santa Monica coastal planning

Government & Politics

Newsom signs Zbur bill setting path to Santa Monica coastal plan

By Matthew Hall

/ 7 Oct 2026

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Around Town: Holiday Festivals Abound!

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Día de los Muertos holiday takes over Promenade

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Bitcoin, Pickleball join forces in unique tournament event

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Seaworthy locals get taste of area’s best food offerings

The Santa Monica Pier turned into the yacht party of the fall on Sunday, as hundreds of locals took part in the Off The Hook Seafood Festival.

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Santa Monica College to stage Orwell's 'Animal Farm' Oct. 16-25

The Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department will present "Animal Farm" Oct. 16-25 at the Theatre Arts Studio Stage on the SMC main campus, 1900 Pico Blvd.

By Maaz Alin

/ 12 Oct 2026

Promotional image for Animal Farm production at Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Studio Stage

Arc'teryx opens first climbing-focused store on Abbot Kinney

Arc'teryx Equipment has opened a store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice that the company calls its first retail concept dedicated exclusively to climbing. The store at 1116

By Maaz Alin

/ 12 Oct 2026

California will need more than a ‘kill switch’ to keep AI under control

California just moved from talking about AI safety to building concrete oversight. Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered faster implementation of independent AI audits and development of a verified “kill

By Cal Matters

/ 12 Oct 2026

French choreographer brings LA-inspired dance workshops to Santa Monica

French choreographer Elite Parker will bring three dance workshops inspired by Los Angeles film, television and hip-hop culture to Santa Monica in October. The series is the first U.

By Maaz Alin

/ 12 Oct 2026

French choreographer Elite Parker leading a dance workshop inspired by Los Angeles hip-hop and film culture in Santa Monica

Police seize ghost gun during traffic stop, arrest driver

CRIME: Santa Monica police seize ghost gun with large-capacity magazine during Ocean Park Boulevard traffic stop. (Courtesy of SMPD) Police arrested a driver and seized an untraceable ghost gun

By Maaz Alin

/ 9 Oct 2026

Santa Monica's Realignment Plan cuts crime, narrows deficit in first year

A one-year update to the city’s Realignment Plan says a variety of actions in recent months has increased safety and improved the city’s finances. The report from

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/ 9 Oct 2026

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