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
Senator Allen Criticizes EPA Repeal of Endangerment Finding
"We Will all be Paying the Price", says California lawmaker
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
Crime
Parents Protest Snapchat Outside Headquarters Over Fentanyl-Related Deaths
Lawsuits and advocacy groups allege Snapchat features enable drug dealers to target young users.
L.A. County Struggles to Meet Juvenile Hall Depopulation Goal
Probation chief says Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall likely won't reach 175-youth target, as other facilities also face compliance issues.
Motorcycle Accident Claims Face Challenges in Santa Monica
Insurers' assumptions and lack of understanding about urban traffic conditions often undermine valid claims by injured riders
Tech
Waymo Faces Pushback Over Self-Driving Vehicles
Autonomous driving company defends remote guidance system as critics raise concerns over job losses
Santa Monica Deploys AI-Powered Parking Cameras to Protect Bike Lanes
Hayden AI's cameras will scan for violations from 7 city vehicles.
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
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
