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The Santa Monica police have arrested a 38 year old man they believe is responsible for a string of robberies in Santa Monica. The SMPD found jewelry, electronics, credit cards and identification...

The Ukraine military has detonated a large ammunition storage facility in Russian occupied Crimea. Video of the explosions were posted to Telegram and other social media. The explosions continued for...

Benjamin Franklin once wrote that "Nothing is certain except death and taxes." Had he lived today, he'd throw "insurance" onto his list of life's certainties: "Nothing is certain except death, taxes,...

Santa Monica Police say they need the public's help to find a suspect who grabs women and girls' from behind, then runs away. They are also looking for other victims. The SMPD arrested Anthony...

An open day of dance classes for students to "comfortably and freely explore the art form of ballet" led by Westside Ballet Alumnus Adrian Blake Mitchell (formerly of Mikhailovsky Ballet Company) was...

Ask Rusty – What Are My Wife's Benefits While I'm Living and as My Widow? Dear Rusty: I will be 70 in January and my wife will be 65 in February, at which time we will both go on Medicare. I am curr...

8.11.22: Santa Monica police are investigating a murder that took place Thursday morning at 1453 Lincoln Blvd. "SMPD is working a homicide investigation at a residence in the 1400 block of Lincoln...

There's just something about donuts. Jen and Ben have shared an on again/off again romance for years, sometimes pairing up with other partners. But a NY Post photographer caught this photo in front...

Officials from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School are urging students this week to take antigen tests prior to the start of the new school year to “ensure everyone is Covid-19 free upon their...