COUNTYWIDE — Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina has proposed a redistricting plan to create a second Latino seat on the board, which would significantly change Zev Yaroslavksy’s Westside district and lump Santa Monica and Malibu together with beach cities to the south.
Two people were arrested for driving under the influence and four vehicles impounded during a driver’s license/sobriety checkpoint conducted by the Santa Monica Police Department on Aug.
SMMUSD HDQTRS — Students in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District continued their climb toward academic excellence, slightly improving scores on standardized tests issued by the state.
DOWNTOWN — An American sculptor known for large-scale public art projects is the front-runner for a City Hall contract to beautify a rebuilt Parking Structure 6 on Second Street.
SM BAY — A $5,000 reward was offered Wednesday for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever fatally shot a sea lion in the Santa Monica Bay a week ago.
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — A Santa Monica police officer was punched in the face and broke her finger while trying to arrest a homeless parolee considered to be “armed and dangerous,” authorities said Tuesday.
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
CITYWIDE — While people jumped aboard Metrolink at record levels, and even Metro Rail experienced a boost, the Big Blue Bus saw no significant increase in ridership over “Carmageddon” weekend, transit officials said.
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
CITYWIDE — It can be found on street signs, bus benches, bathroom stalls and the Santa Monica Pier. Graffiti, it seems, is making a comeback and city officials are left scratching their heads as to why.
SMO — State Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, is calling on the state Department of Toxic Substances Control to investigate air pollution and blood-lead levels among residents living near Santa Monica Airport.
