"To reduce the impact of these temporary events on residential districts," certain conditions were proposed that "limit their extent and location," City officials said. The changes to the sign code ...

The pro-law enforcement Council majority argued that Prop 36, which is leading in the polls by a large margin, would reverse polices that have for a decade created a revolving door for those who ...

Planetarium lecturers are currently using the Zoom platform to present shows while SMC’s new planetarium and observatory are under construction. To attend the virtual shows, the Zoom software must be ...

October 23, 2024 -- On Tuesday night, the City Council directed staff to take steps to reinforce the City's commitment to fighting hate and anti-Semitism. Much of the discussion focused on two letters ...

October 23, 2024 -- Tuesday night's City Council meeting quickly devolved into a political fracas as Councilmember Oscar de la Torre exchanged verbal blows with his most vocal critics two weeks before ...

SMPD detectives are "actively investigating" the assault that took place September 22 at 12:35 a.m. near the 1400 block of Alley 5 (5th Court), said Lt. Erika Aklufi, the Police Department ...

October 17, 2024 -- The political faction backing an incumbent-led slate for City Council erased a fundraising gap, while the candidates received the backing of two neighborhood groups this month.

Massetti Consulting LLC, a construction-related firm that has a five-year $20 million contract with the School District to manage the bonds, donated $10,000. If the bond is approved, property owners ...

October 18, 2024 -- A suspected DUI driver reportedly making circles on the beach at high speeds ran over and killed a homeless woman sleeping on the sand late Thursday night, according to police.

After a second round with the California Coastal Commission Thursday, the city of Santa Monica and residents of Ocean Park emerged victorious after a two year quest to save 936 preferential parking ...

Feb. 27-- In an unusual move the District Attorneys Office said Wednesday that it had delayed a decision on whether to file charges against a teenage girl allegedly involved in the November stabbing ...

November 11-- A proposal to allow employee parking in residential zones -- which is popular with businesses and opposed by residents -- - inched closer to fruition Tuesday, as the City Council ...