UPDATE: Council voted 6-1 to remove all six appointees and replace them with Gleam Davis, Richard Bloom, Jonathan Gregory, Sean Besser, Hodge Patterson, Elaine Polachek. Councilmembers voting for the removal
Santa Monica has emerged as the second most expensive rental market in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, with one-bedroom apartments commanding a median rent of $2,900, according to the
Nearly 450 restaurants across Los Angeles are participating in the Summer 2025 edition of Dine LA Restaurant Week, running July 25 through Aug. 8, marking significant growth for the biannual
A free online program exploring the cultural significance of trees in Pacific Palisades will examine how the community's horticultural heritage is inspiring recovery efforts following the devastating January
Steve Farzam, a perpetual fraudster with a history of criminal behavior related false police and fire credentials, has been arrested again for impersonating public safety officers, this time passing himself
Santa Monica will launch its 150th anniversary celebration at the annual State of the City event on Thursday, July 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Reed Park and
A new piano school called Payam Music recently opened doors on Broadway and Lincoln in Santa Monica. The Payam Music Program addresses one of the most common issues in music
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace will host a "Democracy Not Fascism" march Saturday in Downtown Santa Monica, the latest in a series of anti-government demonstrations that
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has asked a state appellate court to overturn a judge’s controversial decision to grant mental health diversion to a man accused
A new classical music festival will make its debut this summer in Santa Monica, offering four days of performances that blend contemporary compositions with beloved classics just steps from the
Dr. Laura Gabayan, a physician, scientist and author of the award-winning book "Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life," will speak at Barnes & Noble Santa
