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
L.A. County Beaches May Come Under Federal Management
National Park Service studying whether to incorporate coastal areas into national park system
Kinder Ready Helps Young Children Manage Anxiety
Elizabeth Fraley's program focuses on building competence, predictability, and self-confidence to reduce anxiety in kindergarten-bound kids.
Santa Monica College Dance Department to Hold Spring 2026 Open House
The free event offers a chance to meet faculty and sample dance styles.
Tech
Families Protest Snapchat Outside Offices Over Fentanyl Deaths
More than 40 families spell out names of children they say died from social media-facilitated drug sales
Families Protest Snapchat, Demand Safety Changes After Child Deaths
Over 40 grieving families block access to Snap Inc. headquarters, painting names of deceased children on the road
Santa Monica Studio Teases Major PlayStation Reveal
Insider hints at God of War sequel or new sci-fi IP from acclaimed studio
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
