Santa Monica saw improvements in homelessness numbers but faced significant public safety challenges in July, while launching several new initiatives and cultural celebrations.
The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count revealed
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and
Against the backdrop of the election, the Legislature’s year was marked by debates over retail theft policies, an 11th-hour special session called by the governor, and a dramatic shelving
As President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign imploded this summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom was at the center of the furor.
He became arguably the most prominent and forceful surrogate for
Santa Monica grappled with significant business changes and community developments in June, while celebrating diversity and addressing public safety concerns.
Macerich Co. defaulted on the Santa Monica Place mortgage, returning
Santa Monica saw significant developments in education, community initiatives, and local governance during May, with both achievements and challenges marking the month's events.
The UCLA Luskin School of
With hard partying comes hard hangovers and the holiday season is probably the most problematic time of the year, with celebrations in full swing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Day of
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Last Week of Cirque du Soleil Kooza, Many Restaurant Parties Including Rustic Canyon, Orla,
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The writer Arthur Conan Doyles fictional character Detective Sherlock Holmes used a 7% solution of cocaine to assist him to solve crimes. America on the other hand just elected
April brought significant changes to Santa Monica's business landscape, environmental initiatives, and community developments, while the city addressed housing and social justice concerns.
Former Santa Monica Police Department
March brought significant changes to Santa Monica's business landscape, civic developments, and educational achievements, while the city grappled with public safety concerns and economic challenges.
In a major
Santa Monica College’s John Drescher Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in winter 2025 with free, live virtual shows presented online at smc.edu/planetarium. The winter shows will
