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.

A 41-year-old was arrested after detectives linked a string of vehicle and park fires in Culver City; the case was sent to the LA County DA for review.

An employee at Smoke World on Lincoln Boulevard was shot in the leg during an armed robbery Wednesday morning; Santa Monica detectives are asking the public for tips and video.

A Tesla plowed through the fence of a Beverly Hills playground near Santa Monica Blvd and Camden Dr; police say no injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.

Momo Souls in Palms turns Himalayan momos into saucy, shareable bowls — a family-run counter that grew from markets into a popular brick-and-mortar.

UCLA published a step‑by‑step protocol and open code for an AI‑assisted platform that tracks drug responses in thousands of bioprinted tumor organoids. The methods aim to speed functional testing and move personalized therapy screening closer to clinical use.