The median rent in Santa Monica rose 1.3 percent last month and now stands at $2,338 for a one-bedroom apartment and $2,803 ...

December 3, 2024 -- Small businesses on Pico Boulevard can soon apply for matching grants from the City for everything from replacing old signs and awnings to installing new doors. Under the ...

The four Council winners also opposed Proposition 36, a statewide measure to toughen lenient policies for those who commit drug and retail related crimes that won with nearly two-thirds of the vote ( ...

December 2, 2024 -- A last ditch lobbying effort to settle the 8 1/2-year-old voting rights lawsuit against the City before a new council is sworn in has failed.

November 26, 2024 -- Santa Monica is among a number of California cities poised "to unleash a building boom" after pro-housing advocate swept all four open Council seats, according to California YIMBY ...

November 25, 2024 -- A Superior Court judge on Friday urged the parties in an 8 1/2 year old voting rights lawsuit to try and mediate the case, which won't go to trial for another year.

November 21, 2024 -- The Santa Monica Police Department released a "critical incident" video Thursday showing a wounded officer fatally shooting his knife-wielding assailant outside the Public Safety ...

November 25, 2024 -- Following an anonymous tip, Santa Monica police this month arrested an Altadena man with a criminal history for the attempted murder of a homeless woman two months ago. The arrest ...

November 26, 2024 -- Santa Monica College students in need have until early Wednesday afternoon to pick up a Thanksgiving meal, as well as other groceries for the holidays. Organized by the Santa ...

November 20, 2024 -- Teams of super heroes and other imaginary characters helped raise $7,500 for local non-profits during the annual Volley-Ween fundraiser last month. Santa MoniCARES, Tourism ...