Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths, a new government study suggests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called
As some of the world’s biggest economies stumble into recession, the United States keeps chugging along. Both Japan and the United Kingdom said Thursday their economies likely weakened during
As city officials slowly come to terms with new state mandates that allow builders to double the density of proposed projects, some residents are balking at the implementation of other
Crime has increased in Santa Monica for the third consecutive year driven by thefts and petty assaults according to Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista who presented the annual report
As part of the promotional campaign behind the recently announced Million Dollar Whopper competition, Burger King is hosting an immersive pop-up on Santa Monica Pier this Saturday and Sunday.
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Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that he says is needed to tackle the state’s homeless crisis, a change social providers say
Even in the entertainment and arts world, which is often a battle for resources, the most important asset is one that encapsulates all industries, education. To guide the next generation
February 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision of events. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, the fixed annual celebration of love and friendship, marked
On the evening of Thursday, February 8, at approximately 2:30 a.m. the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to a 911 call regarding a burglary attempt at the
The newly hired private security company patrolling Downtown Santa Monica reported more than 3,000 interactions during its first month on patrol and while local businesses say the systemic problems
Advocacy efforts shattered records in 2023, with nearly $480 million poured into influencing legislation and regulatory decisions making their way through state government. That amount eclipsed the previous high $440
The City Manager’s report in Tuesday’s Council meeting will be particularly interesting this week as it will contain both the Santa Monica Police Department’s (SMPD) 2023 annual
