Crime

Elderly woman missing from Downtown Santa Monica

The Santa Monica Police Department are looking for an 83 year old woman who went missing from the Santa Monica Place Mall at about 8 p.m. on June 17.

By Matthew Hall

/ 18 Jun 2026

Entertainment

Local band 'This Whole Time' brings debut album home to Summer SOULstice

By Guest Author

/ 18 Jun 2026

Four members of Santa Monica band This Whole Time posing together for a promotional photo

Crime

Santa Monica police seize more than 200 grams of methamphetamine in Palisades Park arrest

By Maaz Alin

/ 16 Jun 2026

Santa Monica Police Department evidence photo from methamphetamine seizure in Palisades Park arrest

Government & Politics

Controversial coastal development bill washes ashore with radically reduced scope and impact

By Matthew Hall

/ 16 Jun 2026

Coastal landscape in Santa Monica, California showing beach and ocean waters

Environment

Air pollution linked to pregnancy inflammation, raising risk of preterm birth, other complications

By Maaz Alin

/ 15 Jun 2026

Illustration of pregnancy health risks from air pollution in Los Angeles

Events

Santa Monica Floral Studio Blends Flowers and Sound Healing in Mental Health Awareness Event

By Maaz Alin

/ 14 Jun 2026

Wellness event at Viola Floral in Santa Monica featuring live flower arrangement demonstration accompanied by crystal sound bowl healing

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Exterior of Dragon Alley Coffee storefront at 312 Santa Monica Blvd. on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica during ribbon-cutting ceremony

Business

Dragon Alley brings specialty drinks and a local dream to Third Street Promenade

A group of accountants who moonlighted as dreamers officially opened Dragon Alley Coffee on Tuesday at 312 Santa Monica Blvd., the latest business to debut along the Third Street Promenade

By Matthew Hall

/ 18 Jun 2026

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers restaurant interior in Santa Monica featuring disco ball surfboards and local artwork on the ceiling

Business

Back to back openings bring new options, and renewed hope, for Santa Monica's restaurant scene

By Matthew Hall

/ 11 Jun 2026

Business

TMNT Pizzeria brings ninja turtle-themed dining to Third Street Promenade

By Matthew Hall

/ 10 Jun 2026

California Restaurant Foundation grant program announcement for independent restaurants and commercial caterers across California

Business

California Restaurant Foundation Opens Applications for $1.28 Million in Restaurant Grants

By Maaz Alin

/ 10 Jun 2026

Business

Community Collective Launches Speaker Series Focused on LA's Next Golden Era

By Maaz Alin

/ 9 Jun 2026

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Crime

Elderly woman missing from Downtown Santa Monica

The Santa Monica Police Department are looking for an 83 year old woman who went missing from the Santa Monica Place Mall at about 8 p.m. on June 17.

By Matthew Hall

/ 18 Jun 2026

Crime

Santa Monica police seize more than 200 grams of methamphetamine in Palisades Park arrest

By Maaz Alin

/ 16 Jun 2026

Crime

Suspected arsonist arrested after setting multiple fires in Pacific Palisades

By Matthew Hall

/ 16 Jun 2026

Crime

Police log 98 arrests, seize weapons and forged documents in busy week

By Matthew Hall

/ 13 Jun 2026

Crime

Prosecutors paint Palisades Fire suspect as a premeditated arsonist in opening statements

By Associated Press

/ 11 Jun 2026

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Crowd gathered at an outdoor summer festival in Santa Monica with food vendors, live music stage, and festive decorations during daytime celebration

Opinion

Around Town: SO MANY Soulstice, Juneteenth & Father's Day Events!

SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes SO MANY Soulstice, World Cup, Juneteenth & Father's Day Events, and much

By Sean Besser

/ 18 Jun 2026

Collage of Santa Monica events including World Cup soccer activations at Santa Monica Pier, Pride parade floats on Third Street Promenade, and food festival vendors

Opinion

Around Town: Soccer, Pride, and Strolling Suppers

By Sean Besser

/ 11 Jun 2026

Opinion

If Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor, he’ll be a workhorse rather than a show horse

By Cal Matters

/ 11 Jun 2026

Opinion

Pay no attention to that totenkopf behind the curtain

By Devan Sipher

/ 10 Jun 2026

Opinion

Will Californians pick candidates who are government outsiders or ones with governing experience?

By Cal Matters

/ 31 May 2026

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Santa Monica City Hall on Main Street, the location of the June 23 budget adoption meeting

Government & Politics

Council to adopt $908.8M Budget on Tuesday

The Santa Monica City Council will consider adopting a nearly $909 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at its upcoming meeting, finalizing a spending plan that city officials

By Matthew Hall

/ 18 Jun 2026

Santa Monica City Hall exterior, home to the city's new Restorative Justice Commission

Government & Politics

Santa Monica accepting applications for new Restorative Justice Commission

By Maaz Alin

/ 17 Jun 2026

Aerial view or rendering of the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project site showing the 192-acre area planned for transformation into a metropolitan park in Santa Monica, California

Government & Politics

Santa Monica airport conversion project wins $10 million state grant

By Maaz Alin

/ 17 Jun 2026

Los Angeles County government building or supervisors meeting chamber related to homelessness prevention and wildfire recovery efforts

Government & Politics

LA County Board of Supervisors Approves Homelessness Prevention Plan for Wildfire Survivors and At-Risk Residents

By Guest Author

/ 17 Jun 2026

Water infrastructure and supply visualization related to Santa Monica's water assessment projecting drought-resistant surplus through 2027

Government & Politics

Santa Monica Council Adopts Water Outlook Projecting a Surplus Through 2027

By Maaz Alin

/ 17 Jun 2026

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Around Town: SO MANY Soulstice, Juneteenth & Father's Day Events!

SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes SO MANY Soulstice, World Cup, Juneteenth & Father's Day Events, and much

By Sean Besser

/ 18 Jun 2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Bruce Lion, the heir to one of California’s largest raisin companies, has been charged with a felony hate crime for allegedly threatening to kill a rabbi at his home

By Natalie Simpson

/ 18 Jun 2026

Dragon Alley brings specialty drinks and a local dream to Third Street Promenade

A group of accountants who moonlighted as dreamers officially opened Dragon Alley Coffee on Tuesday at 312 Santa Monica Blvd., the latest business to debut along the Third Street Promenade

By Matthew Hall

/ 18 Jun 2026

Council to adopt $908.8M Budget on Tuesday

The Santa Monica City Council will consider adopting a nearly $909 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at its upcoming meeting, finalizing a spending plan that city officials

By Matthew Hall

/ 18 Jun 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Downtown Santa Monica has had several openings recently including the new Dragon Alley coffee shop at 312 Santa Monica Blvd. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 69F. Winds SW at 10

By Natalie Simpson

/ 17 Jun 2026

SMC Planetarium July shows spotlight women in space, exoplanets and search for life

The Santa Monica College Planetarium will present live-hosted shows on three Friday evenings in July, plus a Sunday Family Matinée on July 12, with feature programs on women in

By Maaz Alin

/ 17 Jun 2026

Interior view of the Santa Monica College Planetarium in the Mathematics + Science Building, showing projection dome technology used for astronomy and space exploration programs

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