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.
Weather
Chunks of Concrete Fall Off Santa Monica Channel During Storm
Debris won't be moved until the storm ends, county workers say
LA County Issues Rain Advisory for All Beaches Through Saturday Morning
Runoff from storm drains, creeks and rivers can carry bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash and other hazards into coastal waters.
Powerful Pacific Storms to Slam Southern California Next Week
Heavy rain, strong winds, and mountain snow forecast from Monday through Thursday
Crime
Singer Investigated in Dismemberment Murder Case
New details emerge about the investigation into 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.
Naked Man Flees Hit-and-Run Crash in Hollywood
Authorities say the suspect was allegedly on drugs when he caused the collision and then ran from the scene.
Santa Monica Church Vandalized, Community Rallies
Homophobic graffiti hits progressive congregation, leaders plan mural expansion and healing events
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
Sports
US Olympic Hockey Team Wins Gold, Sparking Raucous Celebrations in California
Fans in Santa Monica's O'Brien's Irish Pub erupt in cheers as Team USA edges out Canada in overtime thriller
CIF-SS Soccer Playoffs: Saturday's Semifinal Scores
Orange Lutheran and Mater Dei advance in Open Division, Santa Monica and Fontana win in Division 1
Celtics' Tatum Uncertain About Return This Season
All-Star forward says 'nothing is set in stone' for his NBA comeback from Achilles injury
