Shocking statistics from Los Angeles County are highlighting a disturbing trend: a surge in hate crimes. This past week, the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations shared its annual
A group of hammer-wielding thieves stole about $50,000 worth of merchandise from a local store last week in a smash-and-grab style robbery reminiscent of other retail thefts in the
A homeless man was arrested outside the Daily Press office on Monday after stabbing the building’s security guard.
At about 1:50 p.m. the suspect was seen spreading
A Santa Monica College (SMC) freshman, Carter Sparks sued SMC last year claiming the school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for in-person learning infringed on his religious freedom and right to
REI is closing its Santa Monica store citing changing customer needs and an increase in the cost of doing business. Company officials said the store will not renew the lease
The new private security company tasked with patrolling the Promenade and Downtown areas began its official rollout on Friday, Dec. 1. Legion Corporation was awarded the contract after a request
The lot has changed locations again this year but the holiday spirit is as strong as ever
With Black Friday in the rearview, the hectic race to grab gifts for
Two Santa Monica residents have ventured into the spirits scene with the launch of their debut drink, a blend combining a straight high rye bourbon and American single malt. Called
A group of more than thirty local businesses have formed a new coalition under the auspices of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) to advocate for businesses facing what they describe
Following on from City Council’s vote to strengthen the City’s Vision Zero safety commitment to reduce road-related injuries in the November 14 meeting, the intersection at 19th Street
With only one or two points of discussion, councilmembers voted unanimously 7-0 to move forward with the fiscal year 2022-23 year-end budget proposals.
As per the Staff report, this included,
Eviction cases soared across California in the year after the last portion of a statewide moratorium lapsed, a CalMatters analysis of court data shows.
The elevated numbers — in some places
