Lifestyle
Organic, Grass-Fed Burger Spot Palms 'n Patties Opens in Santa Monica and West L.A.
New restaurant emphasizes seed oil-free cooking and minimally processed ingredients.
Santa Monica College faces layoffs as budget deficit looms
The school will eliminate around 70 positions as it faces a $16.7 million shortfall that could deplete its reserves by next year.
Newborn Delivered on Santa Monica Street
Homeless woman gives birth on sidewalk, sparking calls for more support services
Travel
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Appoints New Leadership for 2026
ETC Hotels executive named Chairman as city prepares for major events
Historic Santa Monica Villa Reborn as Boutique Hotel Maison Twenty Seven
New intimate retreat blends French-Mediterranean elegance with soulful Southern California hospitality
Family Finds Fun, Food, and Connection in 48 Hours in Santa Monica
From the beach to the pier, this California coastal city delivers for all ages.
Politics
Who is Stephen Miller, Donald Trump's powerful right hand and immigration policy architect
Stephen Miller, a former Trump advisor, has been a key architect of the former president's hardline immigration policies.
Protesters Gather at Santa Monica Business Center to Protest ICE
Demonstration held at Amazon's Santa Monica office in response to recent ICE actions
Santa Monicans Protest Against ICE, Amazon Ties
Residents join nationwide 'blackout' strike against Trump immigration policies.
Automotive
Waymo Seeks $16B Funding at $110B Valuation
Alphabet's autonomous driving unit aims to raise significant capital to accelerate commercialization.
Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child Near California School
US regulators investigating second recent incident involving Waymo vehicles and children
Waymo Car Hits Child Near Santa Monica Elementary School
Autonomous vehicle technology reduced impact speed, but child still suffered minor injuries.
Tech
Waymo Faces Scrutiny Over Overseas Remote Operators
Congressional hearing reveals Waymo's reliance on workers in the Philippines to guide self-driving vehicles
Apple Redefines Press Events with Immersive Hangar Showcase
Tech giant's 2026 slate features blockbuster films and TV series, as industry trends toward tighter control over content narratives
Alphabet's Waymo raises $16B at $126B valuation as robotaxi expansion accelerates
The funding round more than doubles Waymo's valuation from its previous round and signals autonomous mobility is now a high-stakes commercial race.
