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Dan Aykroyd details 'medieval times' reality of California while praising life in Canada
Dan Aykroyd boasted about Canada on a resurfaced podcast, contrasting its peace with California's homeless encampments in Santa Monica and Malibu.
'Environmental Extremism' Fight Erupts Over California Coast
State leaders and residents rallied in Santa Monica as NOAA reviews California's coastal management program.
Santa Monica Block Fest brings much-needed boost to downtown businesses
The block fests happen every second Saturday of the month from 5 p.m. to midnight and are free to the public.
Santa Monica Sen. Ben Allen Picks Up Major Endorsement In Insurance Race
The San Francisco Chronicle editorial board has backed Allen in California's insurance commissioner race.
Santa Monica rolls out program using AI-powered cameras to catch bike lane violators After months of testin...
After months of testing a new program aimed at catching bike lane violators, the city of Santa Monica is now issuing tickets with the help of an artificial intelligence-powered camera system.
6 arrested at Santa Monica Pier in spiny lobster poaching crackdown
Six suspects were arrested at the Santa Monica Pier after California wildlife officials used specialized K9s to uncover an illegal spiny lobster poaching operation.
Kids sit in windows as Waymo travels through Westside. Witness alerts company; car doesn’t stop
Santa Monica resident Rojia Shahsavani said she witnessed three boys taking selfies and sitting on the open window ledges of a white Waymo that traveled from Santa Monica into West L.A. last Friday.
Santa Monica sand dunes rebuild an ecosystem, slowing erosion and protecting the coastline The local nonpro...
The local nonprofit environmental group, The Bay Foundation, is working to rebuild an ecosystem that once thrived all along Southern California's coast.
Former FBI agent recalls Whitey Bulger's capture 15 years later
Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger was found in Santa Monica, California, after more than 16 years at large.
How a Southern California couple may have helped swing a Northern California congressional primary
Out of $11.7 million that flowed into the California’s 4th Congressional District primary, the consequential money may have been the $110,000 spent by a Santa Monica family on three dark horse GOP rivals,...
How a Southern California couple may have helped swing Northern California House primary
The $110,000 spent by a Santa Monica family on three dark horse GOP rivals, might have boxed the Republican front-runner out of a spot on the November ballot.
Santa Monica police are upping patrols during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Although Santa Monica isn't hosting any matches, the police department says fans will gather around the city for activations and community events.
Santa Monica High School grad to command NASA’s next Artemis mission
"This mission will require the most awe-inspiring coordination of heavy-lift rocket launches in history, drawing on the talent and capability of teams across government and the spaceflight community," said N...
Santa Monica High School grad to command NASA’s next Artemis mission
"This mission will require the most awe-inspiring coordination of heavy-lift rocket launches in history, drawing on the talent and capability of teams across government and the spaceflight community," said N...
Santa Monica will soon transform a huge plot of land. Should it include housing?
The city’s airport is set to close at the end of 2028. Voters have approved turning it into a park. But some now want a piece of that land for affordable housing.
God of War Laufey stars the wife of Kratos and a jelly cube
Santa Monica Studios God of War Ragnarok wrapped up the series' Norse saga in extremely satisfying fashion — but we're not done yet. PlayStation Studios just announced a God of War Laufey game that stars...
No, God Of War Isn’t Leaving Kratos Behind: ‘We’ll Always Tell Stories About Kratos’
Santa Monica Studios says the new Faye-centric Laufey is ‘not a departure; it's more of an expansion’
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.