Weather
Santa Monica Beaches Mostly Reopen After Water Quality Advisories
Restrictions remain only near Santa Monica Pier and Pico-Kenter storm drain due to elevated bacteria levels
Owners of alleged drug-den motel agree to sweeping restrictions
Santa Monica City Council approved a settlement with the owners of the Pavilions Motel on Feb. 24, ending years of litigation.
Chunks of Concrete Fall Off Santa Monica Channel During Storm
Debris won't be moved until the storm ends, county workers say
Lifestyle
Santa Monica Spends Millions to Prioritize Broadway for Buses and Bikes
City completes California Avenue upgrades, shifts focus to Broadway safety enhancements
New 24-Hour Pet Emergency Room Opens in South Bay
VEG ER for Pets celebrates grand opening in Torrance on March 4.
The Rise of the Neighborhood Bakery: A Sweet Spot in the Future of Food
Bakeries evolve into multi-faceted destinations with diverse menus and artisanal techniques
Crime
Santa Monica Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Sexual Battery Suspect
Authorities release photos of individual wanted for questioning in recent incident.
Pavilions Motel Permanently Closed After Decades of Criminal Activity
The 20-unit budget motel in Santa Monica's Sunset Park neighborhood has been a notorious hub for drug sales, prostitution, and other issues.
Mother Charged with Killing 15-Month-Old Daughter with Frying Pan
Carmen Anita Degregg pleads not guilty to murder and felony assault charges in Los Angeles court
Sports
Filipino Tennis Star Eala Shares Joyful Moments at Santa Monica's Pacific Park
After competing at Indian Wells, Alexandra Eala takes a break to enjoy the iconic California amusement park.
LA Marathon Ends in Dramatic Photo Finish
The 41st annual race saw the closest finish in event history.
Hundreds of Cyclists Take Over LA Marathon Route for Unofficial Ride
Annual pre-dawn event draws cycling enthusiasts to reclaim city streets before the big race.
Entertainment
Rock History Milestones on March 16
The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and other iconic artists hit major career landmarks on this day in music
Oscars Attendees to Sip Specialty Cocktails at Governors Ball
Don Julio and Bar Leone reveal the official drink menu for Hollywood's biggest night
Choreographer Jacob Jonas Explores Trauma and Healing Through Dance Trilogy
His new 'Keeping Score' trilogy at the BroadStage in Santa Monica tackles his battle with cancer and the body's capacity for recovery.
