A motorcyclist died after colliding with a Big Blue Bus at Sunset and Marquez; the crash and restored Route 9 service have reopened long‑running safety debates.

A routine park stop at Crescent Bay Park led Santa Monica police to arrest a Florida man wanted on a Marion County extradition warrant alleging lewd acts with a minor.

Vice President J.D. Vance stopped in Downtown Santa Monica for a recorded interview Friday, prompting temporary street closures and an FAA no-fly zone.

Councilmembers asked staff to draft a $25 minimum-wage ordinance for frontline health-care workers even as state law phases in similar increases. The move could fill gaps or duplicate state rules.

New owners say Sweet Lady Jane's Montana Avenue bakery was temporarily closed after missing remodel permits. Phone orders and free local delivery are available while plans are resubmitted.

Santa Monica–Malibu officials warn LAUSD's tightened outgoing‑permit rules could force appeals, disrupt students and shave millions from local classroom budgets.

A pedestrian died after being struck at Pico Boulevard and Stewart Avenue on Oct. 13, 2020; Santa Monica police say the driver cooperated and investigators are seeking witnesses.

LAFD posted an alert for a structure fire at 757 E Sunset Ave in Venice; FS63 was listed among responders and officials have not yet released details.

Napa’s Gott’s Roadside will open at 401 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica this fall, promising burgers, shakes and a large outdoor patio near the Promenade.

Santa Monica police say two Los Angeles residents were arrested after surveillance linked them to the May 31, 2020 ransacking of REI; officers recovered about $2,500 and booked burglary charges.

LOHA’s 2010 "Blue Spots" shelter concept reshaped Santa Monica stops, and last year’s fare adjustments gave that old debate new urgency for riders.

SB 314 rewired how California handles outdoor alcohol service. With some emergency provisions sunsetting, cities and restaurants are navigating new permits and fees.

A late-night shooting near a Chase Bank on Washington Boulevard left one man injured and a bank window shattered. Police are searching for two suspects.