Santa Monica’s 2026 election season has officially begun with the filing of two competing citizen-initiated ballot measures and a potential third up for discussion by City Council on Tuesday.
Santa Monica has expanded Fairview and Ocean Park branch libraries from self-service to full-service operations three days weekly, restoring librarian staffing and programming as part of the city's $60 million Realignment Plan approved last year.
A newborn infant discovered on a Main Street sidewalk last week has underscored the human cost of the region's homelessness crisis, even as thousands of volunteers prepare to
Santa Monica's MODE transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities is expanding hours starting January, including weekday service until 6 p.m. and the restoration of Sunday service that was suspended during the pandemic.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is implementing digital mapping improvements, expanded technical support, and streamlined training for its 2026 homeless count scheduled for January 20-22, while facing continued scrutiny over the annual survey's accuracy.
Santa Monica will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 41st annual celebration on Monday, Jan. 19 at John Adams Middle School. Emmy-winning producer Bonnie Boswell will deliver the keynote address at this free community event.
Another chapter in the confusing and convoluted Saga of Ocean Avenue Housing was written this week introducing new characters and additional plot twists to what has already become a Byzantine
City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica's police chief, at the end of last year and Jacob was formally sworn in at a ceremony today.
Santa Monica officials have postponed implementing new parking rates at eight downtown structures until at least Jan. 27 following strong opposition from local businesses. The plan would have reduced free parking from 90 to 30 minutes, threatening membership-based businesses like gyms and studios.
JSX, the Dallas-based public charter air carrier, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this week at Santa Monica Airport to mark the official start of passenger service, launching operations despite an
The CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has chosen Santa Monica as a study location, offering 500 randomly selected households free comprehensive health screenings while contributing to vital public health research.
The former CEO of The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit camp for children with serious medical conditions, has been charged with embezzling $5.2 million from the organization over a seven-year
