SMPD: The Santa Monica Police Department welcomed Officers Chase Ellsworth and Christian Gorelli last week. SMPD continues to make progress in recruiting new officers, including 18 new hires this year
Facts: State law caps local sales taxes at no more than two percent above the state’s base rate of 7.25 percent, unless a jurisdiction receives a special legislative exemption. Los Angeles County has been allowed to reach a 10.25 percent maximum.
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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With California struggling through historic drought, the Coastal Commission on Thursday approved a desalination plant that could turn up to 5 million gallons of seawater a day into drinkable water.
A carjacking victim died after being dragged along with the vehicle allegedly driven by a homicide suspect who was fleeing Thursday, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
Detectives from the
As a teenager who has experienced much of my high school career being plagued by the tragic COVID-19 pandemic, I think it is important that the point of view
I want to congratulate the Santa Monica City Council for adopting a Zero Emissions Building Code on all new construction beginning January 1st, 2023. This code will ban natural gas
COLLEEN LONG
Associated Press
President Joe Biden is set to highlight his administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs on Friday as part of his three-state Western tour
If you enjoy dining at food halls or ordering cocktails for take-out, you are in luck. The City of Santa Monica has formally amended local rules to allow these
Sue Pascoe
Special to the Daily Press
The victim of a recent paintings theft is wondering if you have seen her work.
“I want my babies back,” said artist Katie
