It’s the most beloved time of the year with the opening of the 2026 Most Loved contest allowing locals to recognize the very best of Santa Monica across more
Pacific Park transforms the Santa Monica Pier for Valentine's Day with 'Love Lights the Pier' featuring 174,000 LED lights on the Pacific Wheel, romantic DJ performances, and heart-themed photo opportunities from February 1-15.
Santa Monica officials are considering expanding the downtown Entertainment Zone, where patrons can carry alcoholic drinks while walking outdoors. The zone could grow from its current three-block area to encompass much of downtown after showing no increase in crime.
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. has appointed Debbie Lee as its new CEO effective January 26, with a starting base salary of $318,000. Lee returns to the organization where she previously served in senior leadership for nearly eight years.
One year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, DoorDash's Local Business Disaster Relief Fund has provided $200,000 in flexible grants to approximately 20 Los Angeles businesses, including Spruzzo Restaurant and OLLO in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica has completed a $16 million renovation featuring reimagined guestrooms, a new restaurant, and a 4,526-square-foot rooftop ballroom with Pacific Ocean views – the only rooftop ballroom in Santa Monica.
JSX, the Dallas-based public charter air carrier, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this week at Santa Monica Airport to mark the official start of passenger service, launching operations despite an
Google said Sunday that it is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app
Tesla lost its position as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker, delivering 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 (down 9% from 2024), while Chinese rival BYD sold 2.26 million. Fourth quarter deliveries of 418,227 fell short of analyst expectations.
One year after the Palisades Fire destroyed homes and businesses, owners reflect on community support, challenges faced, and hopes for the future. Some have relocated to Venice and Brentwood, while others are working to rebuild in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks
