When most people hear traumatic brain injury, they think of the accident itself, a car crash, a fall, or a blow to the head. But what many do not realize
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced legislation that would allow qualifying coastal cities to bypass California Coastal Commission approval for housing and transportation projects. The bill, sponsored by Santa Monica, targets urban areas with robust transit systems.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is revising decades-old safety policies to address modern security concerns, including restrictions on unauthorized recording and expanded surveillance cameras on campuses.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles will begin offering specialty cardiology services in Santa Monica on Jan. 26, bringing top-ranked pediatric heart care to Westside families. The clinic will provide comprehensive services for children with heart conditions and fetal cardiac screening.
By Dan Walters, CalMatters
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The federal Census Bureau annually announces new population numbers for the country and its
California State Parks Foundation announced Monday it is accepting nominations for the 2026 "Best of California's State Parks" poll, inviting Californians to share their favorite state
The Santa Monica Pier has launched its annual Month of Love campaign, inviting visitors to share memories made along the historic landmark. Stories of all types of love and connection will be featured throughout February on the pier's website and social channels.
Mostly sunny and mild this weekend.
Today: 🌤️ High 68° / Low 57°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 76° / Low 56°
First Up
Voting for the 2026 Most Loved contest kicks off Monday
It’s
Students from the Upper School Community Service Honors Society at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences are organizing a Valentine’s Day card drive for senior residents living in assisted
It’s the most beloved time of the year with the opening of the 2026 Most Loved contest allowing locals to recognize the very best of Santa Monica across more
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism has appointed Charlie Lopez-Quintana as Chairman of its 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee, along with Jeff Klocke as Vice Chair, Simon Fricker as Treasurer, and Karen Ginsberg as Secretary, as the city prepares for major upcoming events.
The Moomat Ahiko Way off-ramp from southbound Pacific Coast Highway will close for two weeks starting February 9 as part of Santa Monica's Pier Bridge Replacement Project. Detours are available and the pier will remain open to visitors.
