Google’s AI Route 66 Archive Features Santa Monica Endpoint
Google has unveiled an interactive digital hub that uses artificial intelligence to preserve and showcase the history of Route 66, offering users a virtual journey along America’s Mother Road as…
Waymo Sues Santa Monica Over EV Charging Site Restrictions
Autonomous vehicle company Waymo LLC filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the City of Santa Monica, seeking to block municipal efforts to shut down overnight operations at two Broadway electric vehicle…
Santa Monica Approves Digital Signs on Promenade for 30 Years
At the final City Council meeting of the year, there was a unanimous vote to have 1,000-square-foot digital signs installed at 16 locations on or near the Promenade. Santa Monica…
Santa Monica Author Explores Crime Plays in ‘Bloody Broadway’
Longtime Santa Monica resident Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically acclaimed award-winning reference series. “Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume I” is now…
Santa Monica Students Excel in Fall Arts Programs
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has congratulated students, educators and arts programs across the district for an outstanding season of visual and performing arts achievements. Twelve Santa Monica High…
Santa Monica Secures $50M for Housing, Transportation
The California Strategic Growth Council unanimously approved a $49.9 million grant last week through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program to support development of 1318 4th Street and sustainable…
Newsletter: Dec 23, 2025
Happy Tuesday. The weather is changing rapidly — a flood watch will be in effect from this afternoon until 10 p.m. Thursday. ⚠️☔ FRONT & CENTER Darrick Jacob Appointed as…
Santa Monica Names Darrick Jacob as New Police Chief
City Manager Oliver Chi has announced the appointment of Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica’s next chief of police. Jacob has served with the Santa Monica Police Department since 2004 and…
Los Angeles Winter Storm: Dangerous Flooding Expected
A powerful winter storm began bearing down on the Los Angeles area Tuesday, prompting forecasters to warn of dangerous flooding, damaging winds and the potential for mudslides through Christmas Day.…
Pacific Palisades Developer Pushes for LA Secession After Fire
When the Pacific Palisades fire tore through hillside neighborhoods last year, Elaine Culotti wasn’t just watching homes burn. She was watching her faith in the City of Los Angeles collapse…