Local Briefs Waymo Beeping Complaints Escalate, as Coyote Sightings Surge Post-Palisades Fire

Santa Monica residents are increasingly frustrated with noise from Waymo's driverless car charging stations, particularly near Broadway and Euclid. Another charging station is located at 14th Street and Santa Monica Blvd.

The noise problem has caused a few neighbors take drastic measures, like obstructing Waymo vehicles, with some facing legal pushback like restraining orders.

This ongoing saga reflects broader tensions about autonomous vehicles in residential areas. People who hate the automobile and finding that charging stations and electric vehicles are problematic, too.

Bay Cities Italian Deli Closure

The beloved Bay Cities Italian Deli and Bakery, known for its Godmother sandwich, was shut down on May 27, 2025, due to health code violations involving a "vermin infestation." The deli says it is responding to the Health Department's concerns, and that the 70 year old deli will soon reopen.

Coyote Sightings Surge Post-Palisades Fire

Increased coyote encounters, linked to displacement from the Palisades Fire, were reported on May 16 and 17, 2025. The City of Santa Monica updated its coyote safety guidelines, particularly noting sightings north of Montana Avenue. With the fire's aftermath still relevant, this issue likely remains a concern, especially during coyote denning season (February–June).

SaMo Pride Events

Santa Monica is hosting multiple Pride events in June 2025, including a ticketed dance party at the pier on June 1 to support 2025 wildfire victims and the Santa Monica Queer Prom, as well as a family-friendly Pride event on June 21 at the Santa Monica Pier with drag storytelling and a parade.