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Update: LA County Sheriff's Dept Has Detained Person of Interest in the Murder of Deputy Clinkunbroomer
An unidentified person of interest in the homicide case has been detained, the department confirmed at about 6:15 a.m. Monday. A department news conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Los Angeles...
Greenland Tsunami Washes Abandoned Station to Sea, Not Far From Site of Cruise Ship Grounding
The Greenland's Arctic Command reported that an abandoned research station washed to sea, not far from the fjord where last week, a cruise ship briefly ran aground. The tsunami occurred in remote...
Santa Monica Fire Departments Annual 911 Remembrance Memorial Service
The Santa Monica Fire Department will have their annual September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Each year, SMFD conducts a brief and solemn ceremony consistent with the International...
City Conducts Memorial Procession for Firefighter Dom Smith, Who Died From a Work Related Injury
The SMFD has conducted a memorial procession and service for Dom Smith. The City press release, written by Lauren Howland, an SMFD Public Information Officer, is below. The Santa Monica Fire...
Barricade Situation at American Motel on Lincoln Boulevard North of Arizona
Update 5:10 pm: SMPD tweeted: "The standoff in the 1200 block of Lincoln Boulevard has been resolved. Thank you for your patience as this individual was taken into custody without significant...
Yet Another Overdose in Palisades Park
June 23, 2023 - Early this morning, John Alle, founding member of the Santa Monica Coalition, was at his property on the Third Street Promenade after a call from his security team. While there, he...
Live Polynesian band and hula dancing performances by The Academy of Polynesia Arts
The festival also features a wide array of competitions both on the sand and in the water. Join the AAU Beach Volleyball, witness the Hall of Fame Legends Volleyball Exhibition, or participate in the...
Santa Monica chapter of The Salvation Army Celebrates 130th year Anniversary
Ubiquitous around the Christmas holidays with their bright Red Kettles and chiming bells, The Santa Monica chapter of The Salvation Army (TSA) is celebrating TSA's 130th year anniversary of local...
Warning Issued for Santa Monica Pier Beach
June 14, 2023 - The Los Angeles County Health Department has issued a warning for the beach at the Santa Monica Pier along with other beaches. The warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels...
Two Women Assaulted, Two Men Stabbed by Apparently Homeless Man on Santa Monica Pier on Saturday Night
May 29, 2023 - Today, the Santa Monica Police Department issued a press release about a multiple stabbing on Saturday night around 7u:30 pm at the pier, a popular holiday tourist attraction. Two...
Roosevelt Elementary Mom, 34 and Facing Paralysis, Receives Support from School Community
May 4, 2023 - We received an email today from Darcy O'Brien-Holt: "I'm a Santa Monica resident and mom of a Roosevelt Elementary 1st grader. In late January, I found out that one of my son's...
Police Confirm Shooter Was a "Swatting" Hoax at Huntley Hotel after SWAT Team Dispersal
May 10, 2023 - At 2:10 pm, Twitter user @heyelliday reported that a SWAT team was in the lobby of the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. The tweet reads: "potential active shooter situation at huntley...
Santa Monica City Council Discusses Upzoning On Montana, Wilshire, Pico and Other Areas
2.22.23: At last night's meeting, the Santa Monica City Council discussed and provided direction on the implementation of the City's certified and fully compliant 6th Cycle Housing Element, according...
Santa Monica Police Activities League Deals Its Poker Tournament 2023 On February 25
Take a seat at the table or watch from the sidelines for Santa Monica Police Activities League's Poker Tournament 2023 to benefit Santa Monica youth on Saturday, February 25 beginning with check-in,...
Phil Brock Appointed to SCAG Energy and Environment Committee
On February 9, 2023, Santa Monica City Council Member Phil Brock was appointed to the SCAG (Southern California Council of Governments) Energy and Environment Committee. The Committee is chaired by...
Santa Monica Commemorates Black History Month With a Series of Events in February
Wednesday, February 1: Kickoff Event Featuring Food Trucks and Dancing; Brunch at City Yards, 10-11:30 a.m., Santa Monica City Yards, 2500 Michigan Ave., Flap Happy parking lot. Lunch at City Hall,...
SMPD Arrests 4 Suspects For Stealing Catalytic Converters From Prius' in Santa Monica
12.4.22: Four thieves were caught in the act of stealing catalytic converters from residents' automobiles, writes Lt. Erika Akulfi of the Santa Monica Police Dept. They had in their possession 4 catal...
Take a Photo with Santa Or See Performances by Santa Monica Beach Belles, at Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place will transform into a winter wonderland and offer an array of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy this holiday season. Visitors will have the chance to take photos...
From NYPost: Megyn Kelly "Smells a Rat" In the Attack on Paul Pelosi and the Media Narrative
Megyn Kelly isn't buying the San Francisco Police Department's version of events as it investigates the assault on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, notes the New York Post. "I know enough to...
50 Years Ago, Santa Monica Pier was Saved in the "Battle of the Bay." Now It's Commemorated in a Play
The last 50 years is proof that grassroots efforts do pay off and that you can fight City Hall. To showcase the events of two groups of passionate citizens in the 1970s that worked to save the Pier...
UDATE: Missing 23-year-old Woman FOUND. Last Seen in Chatsworth Wearing All Black and Riding a Razor Scooter
UPDATE: October 12, 2022 - At 6:45 pm, a Facebook posting on The Lighthouse, a Place of Refuge, showed a video of a woman announcing that Haydne Wilson, a 23-year-old woman who has been missing since...
Mayor Himmelrich Quashes A Motion Critical of Her Meeting Misconduct
Mayor Sue Himmelrich, with the assistance of new City Attorney Doug Sloan, refused to allow a vote on a motion by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre at last night's City Council meeting. The kicker? De...
Aero Theater Presents French Film "Bresson Les Dames" on September 22, 2022
Theater manager Aaron Marker (how's that for destiny in a name?) puts up the Marquee at the Aero Theater on Montana Avenue and 14th Street. Marker invites the public to an evening of French film...
HUD VIP to Talk Fair Housing with Housing Commission & Public at Special Meeting Tonight
The Santa Monica Housing Commission cordially invites you to a special meeting with VIP guest Demetria McCain, HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportun...
Slate of 4 Announced for Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board Election
A Brighter Future (ABF), a newly formed PAC, endorses four experienced parent leaders for the SMMUSD School Board election on November 8, 2022: - Angela DiGaetano- Esther Hickman- Stacy Rouse- Miles W...
