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Federal safety board releases preliminary findings in Waymo-student collision near elementary school

Federal transportation safety investigators have released preliminary findings in the January collision between a Waymo autonomous vehicle and a 9-year-old student near a Santa Monica elementary school, detailing the sequence

By Matthew Hall

/ 6 Mar 2026

Street scene showing intersection near Santa Monica elementary school where Waymo autonomous vehicle collision with student occurred

California Cracks Down on Santa Monica Online Retailer Over Lead in Jewelry

A Santa Monica-based online retailer has agreed to stop selling jewelry containing excessive lead levels and pay a $17,000 penalty following an enforcement action by the California Department of

By Matthew Hall

/ 5 Mar 2026

California Cracks Down on Santa Monica Online Retailer Over Lead in Jewelry

Rooftop Tesla Cybertruck catches fire

The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the rooftop of a parking structure near Olympic/Cloverfield on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation into the fire was ongoing

By Matthew Hall

/ 4 Mar 2026

New study lays out trade-offs as Santa Monica school district weighs artificial turf decisions

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has released an updated independent study comparing artificial turf and natural grass playing fields, finding that synthetic surfaces offer major advantages in water savings

By Matthew Hall

/ 4 Mar 2026

School playing field in Santa Monica showing comparison between artificial turf and natural grass surfaces

LA Marathon returns with personalized race guides to commemorate every runner’s accomplishments

The Los Angeles Marathon is back for 2026, and for the first time in the race's four-decade history, every runner who crosses the finish line at Avenue of

By Matthew Hall

/ 2 Mar 2026

LA Marathon returns with personalized race guides to commemorate every runner’s accomplishments

Owners of alleged drug-den motel agree to sweeping restrictions on future ownership and operation

The Santa Monica City Council approved a settlement with the owners of the Pavilions Motel on Feb. 24, ending years of litigation over the Ocean Park Boulevard property that city

By Matthew Hall

/ 27 Feb 2026

Exterior view of the Pavilions Motel building on Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica's Sunset Park neighborhood

Live to Serve: A Visionary Series on Transformation, Service, and Returning to One’s Calling at The Crow

On Sunday evening at The Crow in Santa Monica, a room known for holding intimate truths will become the starting point of something larger - not a performance in the

By Matthew Hall

/ 26 Feb 2026

Speaker or performer at The Crow venue in Santa Monica during Live to Serve transformation series event

LA28 ticket registrations top 5 million with March deadline approaching

More than 5 million people from 194 countries have registered for a chance to purchase tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games, organizers announced Sunday, with registration for

By Matthew Hall

/ 25 Feb 2026

LA28 ticket registrations top 5 million with March deadline approaching

Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica Airport with 100-plus galleries From 24 countries

Frieze Los Angeles opens its doors this week at Santa Monica Airport, bringing together more than 100 galleries from 24 countries for one of the most ambitious editions of the

By Matthew Hall

/ 24 Feb 2026

Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica Airport with 100-plus galleries From 24 countries

Suspect arrested for beachfront sexual assault

Santa Monica police arrested a Los Angeles man Friday after a woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted on the beach. Officers responded around noon to the 1600 block of

By Matthew Hall

/ 24 Feb 2026

Suspect arrested for beachfront sexual assault

Judge blocks City of LA from destroying abandoned RVs, ruling city lacks legal authority under state law

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge issued a ruling last week blocking the City of Los Angeles from implementing a state law that would have allowed it to dismantle abandoned

By Matthew Hall

/ 24 Feb 2026

Photo related to Los Angeles abandoned RV disposal program legal dispute

Council agenda features support for local restaurants and new option for homeless housing

Amongst what has become the regular parade of lawsuits and administrative updates, Tuesday’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council features a pair of items to support the local

By Matthew Hall

/ 23 Feb 2026

Santa Monica City Hall building at 1685 Main Street where city council meetings are held