Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Breaking & Latest news in Santa Monica, California
Driver Fleeing Police Kills Motorist in South LA Crash
Tesla driver evaded a brief pursuit before slamming into a Mercedes-Benz, then fled on foot. A driver fleeing police in a Tesla crashed into another vehicle in South Los Angeles, killing the other motorist before […]
Newsom Signs Overhaul of California’s Fragmented School Governance System
Bill creates appointed Education Commissioner to run state Department of Education and expands elected superintendent’s authority across K-12 and higher education. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation overhauling California’s fragmented K-12 education governance system, creating […]
July Walking Tours Highlight Ocean Park and Downtown History
Participants can discover stories behind iconic buildings, famous figures and Santa Monica’s evolving neighborhoods. The Santa Monica Conservancy is offering two guided walking tours in July that explore the city’s architectural heritage, cultural history and […]
5 one-day-only food pop-ups, one-of-a-kind meals, and World Cup dining specials to catch in LA this weekend
From a full English breakfast to fermented black cod to secret World Cup Day specials, here are the top limited-edition menus hitting local restaurants. At Chainsaw, in the Melrose Hill neighborhood at 5022 Melrose Avenue, in […]
High bacteria counts prompt ocean water warnings at top Los Angeles County beaches
Public health officials advise against swimming or surfing at popular coastal sites. Health officials are warning swimmers and surfers to stay out of the water at five popular Los Angeles County coastal sites after routine […]
Dodge to Display Classic Vehicles on the Pier During Route 66 Centennial Parade
The event is part of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s “America on the Move: A Route 66 Centennial Parade,” which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic highway. Dodge will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the […]
County Confirms Seventh Measles Case of 2026, Warns of Possible Exposures at LAX
Officials urged residents to verify their measles immunity before traveling, particularly as outbreaks continue across the United States and internationally. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed case of measles involving an international […]
Catch California Pizza Kitchen’s World Cup Faceoff Pizza on Broadway before it leaves Santa Monica
The mobile kitchen will tempt fans with a dual-nation Spanish and Belgian split-crust pizza and other CPK classics. Soccer fans have one final opportunity to try a custom World Cup rivalry menu item on Friday […]
Topanga Beach Bus to Add Venice Fan Zone Stop During World Cup Events
Temporary route change aims to improve transit access to Venice Beach on July 10-11. The Los Angeles County Topanga Beach Bus will add a temporary stop near the official Venice Beach Fan Zone on Friday […]
Film Review: The Invite
FILM REVIEWTHE INVITERated R107 MinutesReleased July 10th At first, Olivia Wilde did not intend to star in The Invite as the repressed “Angela.” She was only going to direct the film. The other three members […]
SATURDAY: Santa Monica Block Fest returns to Third Street Promenade
Free festival will feature live DJs, food vendors and World Cup watch parties in downtown Santa Monica. Santa Monica Block Fest will return to the Third Street Promenade on Saturday, July 11, bringing live music, […]
SM.a.r.t. Column: The Promenade Wasn’t Built to Be a Billboard
For nearly forty years, Santa Monica has largely resisted one thing that much of Los Angeles eventually embraced: billboards. That wasn’t an accident. The Third Street Promenade became successful because it felt different. It wasn’t […]
