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SMPD prevent downtown suicide
The Santa Monica Police Department prevented a suicide in the Downtown area on Saturday when they pulled a man off a..READ
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Trader Joe’s Expands in Santa Monica, Buys Wilshire Rite Aid for $22M
Trader Joe’s purchased the former Rite Aid at 1331 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica for $22 million, adding a fourth location in the city after zoning issues were resolved.
Matthew Hall
A year in review part 1
Devastating Palisades Fire Marks Catastrophic Start to 2025
How did the 2025 Palisades Fire impact Santa Monica? The wildfire destroyed 6,800+ structures, killed at least 12 people, and led to evacuations across the Westside of Los Angeles.
Maaz Alin
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Waymo Sues Santa Monica to Keep 24-Hour EV Charging Sites
Waymo filed a lawsuit against Santa Monica to prevent restrictions on its 24-hour Broadway EV charging facilities following noise and light complaints from residents.
Matthew Hall
Santa Monica’s 30-Year Bright Light Deal: $8M Annually for Digital Signs
Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved installing 16 digital signs on the Promenade, each generating $500,000 annually despite concerns from Downtown Santa Monica Inc.
Devan Sipher