Los Angeles Dodgers to Host DodgerFest on Jan. 31 at Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers will host DodgerFest presented by Budweiser on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Dodger Stadium, featuring a 90-minute on-stage interview show with numerous players from the back-to-back 2024…
Santa Monica, Palisades Students Host Climate Action Livestream
Students from Palisades Charter High School and Santa Monica High School directly affected by the 2025 Palisades fire will present a global livestream Jan. 24 to recount the crisis, call…
‘Prisoner housing’ is on the table for Ocean Ave. as officials reject proposed sale of affordable housing buildings to developer
Another chapter in the confusing and convoluted Saga of Ocean Avenue Housing was written this week introducing new characters and additional plot twists to what has already become a Byzantine…
Santa Monica College Emeritus Hosts Barbara Gordon Portrait Show
The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery will present a free online exhibition showcasing painted portraits by artist and SMC Emeritus student Barbara Gordon beginning Jan. 22. The exhibition opens…
Darrick Jacob sworn in as new Police Chief
Published: January 14, 2026, 11:52 am Last updated: January 14, 2026, 12:57 pm City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica’s police chief, at the end of last…
Father-Son Team Returns to War Zone with Lifesaving Supplies
A local restaurant will donate a portion of its sales this weekend to support a father-son humanitarian mission delivering vehicles and medical supplies to Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines.…
Stop Eaton & Palisades Fires in Santa Monica
One year ago, in early January, the Eaton and Palisades fires devastated the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Driven by extremely dry, warm and powerful winds, the fires destroyed…
Santa Monica welcomes Chief Jacob
First Up Photo Credit: SMDP. Darrick Jacob sworn in as new Police Chief City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica's police chief…READ Close to Home LA County…
Santa Monica Pauses Downtown Parking Rate Hike After Business Backlash
Santa Monica officials have postponed implementing new parking rates at eight downtown structures until at least Jan. 27, responding to concerns from local businesses and residents about how the changes…
Marina del Rey Parking Structure to Triple Capacity by 2026
Los Angeles County has begun construction on a new public parking structure that will nearly triple parking capacity at one of the county’s most popular coastal destinations. The facility at…