Q: I live across the street from a park in Santa Monica and for the last several weeks a group of people have been hanging out in the park and making a lot of noise.
Q: I have seen an increase of old furniture, tree limbs and construction materials left in the alley behind my home lately. I also have some large items and old paint I don’t need any more but I don’t want to leave them in the alley because I know this is illegal.
Q: I have noticed there are many more police officers in the Downtown since Thanksgiving weekend, especially on the Third Street Promenade. Are there any concerns I need to worry about? A: Unfortunately, the holidays bring increased property crimes, especially in Downtown where there is tourism, sho
Q: I’m flying out of town for the holidays and would like some suggestions on making my time at the airport less of a hassle? A: The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has provided a list of all the new flight guidelines that travelers should know.
Q. My teenage son wants a new radio-controlled car for Christmas. Are there any restrictions in Santa Monica that would prohibit him from enjoying his Christmas gift? A.
Q: My friend was Christmas shopping last year near the Third Street Promenade. He thinks he was pick-pocketed as he couldn’t find his wallet when he finally decided to buy something.
Q: I recently was stopped by the police for letting my dog loose in the park, what are the leash laws in Santa Monica? A: While I understand most of us like to let our dogs run loose and have a good time (myself included), please understand the dog leash laws were enacted in Santa Monica for a reaso
Q. Halloween is right around the corner. Are there any special events going on around Santa Monica? If we decide to trick-or-treat, is there anything we should watch out for? A.
Q: I was thinking about moving to Santa Monica and I wanted to know about the crime incidents in the neighborhood where I am going to move. Is there a way I can look up this information? A: Yes.
Q: I just started school and I’m a little concerned about my safety while on campus. What precautions can I take? A: Starting a new semester of college is a busy and exciting time.
Q. I frequently see people smoking while walking along the bike path at the beach. Isn’t it illegal to smoke on the beach in Santa Monica? A. It is a violation to smoke on any public beach in Santa Monica.
