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.
Lifestyle
Santa Monica College Dance Department to Hold Spring 2026 Open House
The free event offers a chance to meet faculty and sample dance styles.
Bougie Santa Monica Restaurant Blames Homeless Shelter Next Door for Vermin Infestation
Elephante restaurant, where steaks cost up to $120, was temporarily shut down for health code violations.
Newly Built Farmhouse Apartment Available for Rent in Santa Monica
The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit features designer finishes and is fully furnished.
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
PCH Off-Ramp Closing for Santa Monica Pier Bridge Project
Moomat Ahiko Way off-ramp from PCH will close Feb 9-27 for Santa Monica Pier bridge construction.
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
Tech
Santa Monica Studio Teases Major PlayStation Reveal
Insider hints at God of War sequel or new sci-fi IP from acclaimed studio
Waymo Admits Remote Operators in Other Countries Guide Vehicles in Unpredictable Situations
Alarming incidents involving Waymo self-driving cars raise concerns over public safety in California neighborhoods.
Waymo Admits Some Remote Operators Are Foreign Contractors
Autonomous vehicle company says international workers provide "real-time guidance" when robotaxis face unpredictable situations.
