People say they received 1099 tax forms from Uber for earnings they never made. Victims and lawyers warn stolen identities may be powering fake driver accounts and raising safety and tax headaches.

Federal immigration agents arrested a person outside the Culver City police station after local officers had cited and released him; the city says it did not assist.

Patchy fog this morning, then a rapid warm‑up midweek with highs in the 90s; inland areas could near 100°F.

Santa Monica police released a photo of a man sought in a sexual-battery probe and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Sean Baker.

The Queen Mary has rolled out a "Dining Through the Decades" menu at Chelsea Chowder House, added quick‑serve items at Midship Market and opened a Jubilee coffee counter for its 90th year.

Cool mornings and beach fog today give way to a quick midweek warm‑up; inland highs may reach the upper 80s by Thursday.

LAFD confirmed crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 506 N St Andrews Pl in Larchmont on March 8. Station 52 was listed among responding units.

Santa Monica's median rent fell to $2,318, down 7.5% year‑over‑year — the steepest decline in the LA metro. Apartment List shows one‑beds at about $2,194 and two‑beds at $2,630.

Heat Advisory 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday as highs approach 90°F. Plan morning activities, hydrate, and expect gusty winds in exposed areas.

A three-story Hollywood Hills West home caught fire on March 7, prompting a major LAFD response and defensive operations to protect nearby houses.

A tentative court accord was filed in Santa Monica as Summit Malibu and the family of former adult performer Emily Willis move toward resolving a lawsuit over her 2024 medical emergency.

A shrinking fleet of inmate buses is leaving jailed defendants unable to reach scheduled court dates, fueling delays and mounting frustration among lawyers and jail staff.

The LASD is asking the public’s help finding Rodney Darcelle Malveaux, 55, who was last seen in Artesia and is considered at‑risk due to mental‑health issues.