Mountain lion sighting reported in Santa Monica; residents told to stay indoors
Officials responded Friday morning to a possible mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica.
May 29, 2026Open source
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Police respond to report of mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica neighborhood
Police responded Friday morning to a report of a mountain lion sighting in a Santa Monica neighborhood. The sighting was reported near 14th Street and Montan...
May 29, 2026Open source
Man charged with threatening couple during dog attack in Santa Monica Los Angeles County prosecutors charge...
Los Angeles County prosecutors charged a man accused of threatening a couple and unleashing his dog on them along Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade.
May 29, 2026Open source
Man and his dog allegedly chase couple down Santa Monica street Santa Monica police arrested a man after he...
Santa Monica police arrested a man after he and his dog allegedly chased a couple down a Santa Monica Street earlier this week.
May 28, 2026Open source
Man speaks out after brutal attack caught on camera inside Santa Monica bus
The victim was punched roughly 30 times in the head and kicked five times during the assault on a Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, which was caught on security cam...
May 23, 2026Open source
Oklahoma couple completes pier-to-pier span of Historic Route 66 On the 100th anniversary of Route 66, an O...
On the 100th anniversary of Route 66, an Oklahoma couple hit the road in a century-old car to drive the entire length of the iconic highway from Chicago to S...
May 22, 2026Open source
Santa Monica Pier again ranked among California's most polluted beaches
The Santa Monica Pier ranked among California’s most polluted beaches for the 10th consecutive year, according to Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card...
May 20, 2026Open source
Santa Monica kidnapping suspect arrested after police shooting
A kidnapping suspect was arrested Monday morning after a chase with police that ended with gunfire, according to Santa Monica police.
May 18, 2026Open source
Santa Monica kidnapping suspect arrested after pursuit, South LA shooting
The pursuit of a Santa Monica kidnapping suspect ended in a police shooting in South Los Angeles, authorities said.
May 18, 2026Open source
Santa Police police involved in shooting at end of chase in South LA
Santa Monica police officers were involved in a shooting at the end of chase in South Los Angeles overnight.
May 18, 2026Open source
Woman killed in Santa Monica after crawling under Metro bus
Investigators said a woman was pronounced dead at the scene after she moved under a Metro bus before it pulled away.
May 17, 2026Open source
Bicyclist arrested on suspicion of DUI, hitting car in Santa Monica
A 37-year-old Santa Monica bicyclist was arrested on suspicion of DUI after striking a car and leaving the scene of the crash.
May 17, 2026Open source
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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: May 29-31
Lucha Va Voom, last chance for the L.A. County Fair, a bird migration celebration and more of the best things to do this weekend.
May 30, 2026Open source
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May 30, 2026Open source
Former California mayor pleads guilty to secretly working as foreign agent of China
The former mayor of Arcadia appeared in court Friday to formally plead guilty to a charge of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government.
May 29, 2026Open source
City Furniture credit card fraud probe nets arrests in Miami-Dade and Broward
After a City Furniture credit card with the stolen identity of a man in Torrance, California, was approved, a woman in Miami went shopping, according to depu...
May 29, 2026Open source
Los Angeles tops nation in dog attacks on postal workers, again
California tops the list of states with the most postal service workers attacked by dogs, according to a recent study released by the U.S. Postal Service.
May 29, 2026Open source
West Altadena rescue came nearly 4 hours before evacuations ordered, 911 records show
Newly-released 911 records from the Eaton fire show that Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies were aware of, and reported, the escalating fire threat in wes...
May 29, 2026Open source
Dashcam video shows CHP cruiser and chase driver in PIT maneuver deadlock
Dashcam video captured a tire-spinning stalemate early Thursday between California Highway Patrol officers and a chase driver in downtown Los Angeles. Video...
May 28, 2026Open source
Election roundup: Early turnout sluggish in LA, Newsom mum on gubernatorial favorite
Gloves are off between Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt as the Los Angeles mayoral election nears the June 2 California primary.
May 28, 2026Open source
High gas prices are forcing Southern California agencies to cut fuel spending Since the start of the war wi...
Since the start of the war with Iran in late February, through April, Pasadena's fire department has seen a 39% increase in fuel spending. During the sa...
May 28, 2026Open source
Two OC sports bars made Yelp’s Top 100 for 2026
The list includes pubs from Los Angeles County, two from Orange County and two from San Diego County.
May 28, 2026Open source
2026 LA mayor's race: Newsom endorses Bass for re-election
California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed incumbent Karen Bass as she navigates a highly competitive reelection campaign for mayor of Los Angeles.
May 28, 2026Open source
Inglewood landlord sued by state government for allegedly discriminating against vets
Under California law, landlords cannot refuse to rent to people based on their use of housing assistance programs, such as vouchers.
May 27, 2026Open source
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Santa Monica is in Los Angeles County, California.
Region: Southern California
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90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405, 90406, 90407, 90408, 90409, 90410, 90411
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Young survivors of gun violence find therapy helps. But will California do more?
A new California bill would require counties to provide free mental health services to young survivors of gun violence.
May 30, 2026Open source
California community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid
After hitting a peak last year, California community colleges are getting better at detecting financial aid fraud. The rates are declining.
May 30, 2026Open source
‘Feels like erasure’: Why Native American students may be undercounted by 90% in California schools
Native American students in California who are mixed race are not identified by their tribal affiliations. A proposed law would change that.
May 30, 2026Open source
Google seeks approval to release millions of specially treated mosquitoes to combat disease
Google is asking regulators for permission to release up to 32 million specially treated mosquitoes in Florida and California to combat disease. (Adobe Stock)
May 30, 2026Open source
Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: May 29-31
Lucha Va Voom, last chance for the L.A. County Fair, a bird migration celebration and more of the best things to do this weekend.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former California mayor pleads guilty to secretly working as foreign agent of China
The former mayor of Arcadia appeared in court Friday to formally plead guilty to a charge of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government.
May 29, 2026Open source
City Furniture credit card fraud probe nets arrests in Miami-Dade and Broward
After a City Furniture credit card with the stolen identity of a man in Torrance, California, was approved, a woman in Miami went shopping, according to depu...
May 29, 2026Open source
Los Angeles tops nation in dog attacks on postal workers, again
California tops the list of states with the most postal service workers attacked by dogs, according to a recent study released by the U.S. Postal Service.
May 29, 2026Open source
Building boom? Southern California housing permits near 19-year high
The 59,900 Southern California permits in the past 12 months were also 7% above the previous four years.
May 29, 2026Open source
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