One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures across Los Angeles County, communities are marking the anniversary with memorials and protests as rebuilding continues amid lingering questions about the disaster response.
Route 66's centennial celebrations launched Saturday at Santa Monica Pier with The Drive Home VII caravan featuring nine vintage vehicles embarking on a cross-country journey. The event marks the first of many activities planned through 2026 celebrating the historic highway.
The Santa Monica Daily Press's podcast 'A Developing Story' has topped national charts, ranking #1 for Local News on Goodpods and in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide. The six-episode series on Santa Monica's housing development has resonated far beyond city limits.
Caltrans will close a 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday in advance of predicted rainstorms and potential debris flows.
Leo Pustilnikov, a developer who has clashed repeatedly with Santa Monica city officials over downtown governance and housing projects, has defaulted on a $37.5 million loan
The FAA has determined Santa Monica Municipal Airport violated federal law by accumulating surplus revenues intended for general city services after the airport's closure, rather than using those funds for aviation purposes as required.
Los Angeles County experienced its wettest Christmas in modern history as a powerful atmospheric river dumped extreme rainfall across the region Dec. 22-29. Downtown LA recorded about 4 inches, while Santa Monica received 3.1-4.8 inches, causing widespread flooding and mudslides.
Trader Joe's has purchased the former Rite Aid property at 1331 Wilshire Blvd. for $22 million. The acquisition comes after Santa Monica City Council corrected zoning issues that had complicated efforts to find a new tenant for the 17,800-square-foot building.
Autonomous vehicle company Waymo has filed a lawsuit against Santa Monica to block the city's demand to cease overnight operations at two Broadway charging facilities. The city cited resident complaints about noise and light, while Waymo argues its operations are permitted.
