If those who are behind the recent immigration raids imagined that they were excising an unwanted, detached community from the rest of Los Angeles, they badly miscalculated. Instead, this region has demonstrated resolve and solidarity in the face of a threat that is not just economic but cultural as well.
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Los Angeles Times
San Francisco residents have been dealing with noisy robot taxis. Now, Waymo is expanding its service here in L.A. County – covering more than 120 square miles with those autonomous vehicles. That is not welcome news to some residents of Santa Monica,
USA TODAY on MSN.com
The Santa Monica Police Department on Thursday identified the suspect in the Wednesday shooting that injured a police officer and prompted a large search.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Suspect ~ Shooting
Santa Monica ~ Suspect ~ Shooting
NBC Los Angeles
The man believed to have shot a Santa Monica police officer Wednesday will make his first court appearance Friday. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old David John Hairston II, was being held at the Santa Monica Jail on $1 million bail, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
ABC News on MSN.com
A suspect is in custody in a shooting that injured a police officer in Santa Monica, California, authorities said.People and Places:Idaho ~ Santa Monica ~ Suspect
Idaho ~ Santa Monica ~ SuspectSanta Monica Daily Press
GETTY VILLA REOPENS -courtesy photo, LA Opera By CHARLES ANDREWS BRIAN WILSON I wrote last week that I needed more space to write of my intersection with the great songwriter and epic tragic figure who the Beatles and Stones and every other musician were in awe of and hung on his every note,
Santa Monica Daily Press
The county recorded 2,438 drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in 2024, down from 3,137 deaths in 2023 — the lowest number since 2019, according to data from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the county's medical examiner.
USA TODAY on MSN.com
LOS ANGELES – A shooting occurred in Santa Monica on June 25, blocks away from the city's famed pier, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. The department said that in a post on X that the shooting occurred near Santa Monica Place, the capstone mall of the Third Street Promenade shopping district.People and Places:2013 Santa Monica shooting ~ Suspect ~ Police
2013 Santa Monica shooting ~ Suspect ~ Police
CBS News on MSN.com
The Santa Monica Police Department confirmed around 1:45 p.m. that it was "actively managing" an ongoing incident near Santa Monica Place, located near 4th Street and Colorado Avenue. An officer with the department was injured during the incident. Their condition was not immediately revealed, and it's not clear what caused the officer's injuries.People and Places:Suspect ~ Police officer ~ Shooting
Suspect ~ Police officer ~ Shooting
Newsweek on MSN.com
Santa Monica Place and the surrounding blocks were evacuated as a precaution following the shooting. Businesses in the vicinity went on lockdown as an increased number of patrol uPeople and Places:Santa Monica ~ Manhunt ~ Suspect
Santa Monica ~ Manhunt ~ Suspect
NBC Los Angeles on MSN.com
Authorities arrested a man who they say shot a police officer Wednesday afternoon in the Santa Monica Place mall area.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Shooting ~ Police officer
Santa Monica ~ Shooting ~ Police officerSanta Monica Daily Press
Discover Malibu $110.3 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26, focusing on wildfire recovery and infrastructure improvements.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Covered California under scrutiny for sharing health data with LinkedIn, prompting questions about data security and privacy safeguards.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Three Santa Monica College student films have been accepted as official selections in the prestigious LA Shorts International Film Festival, qualifying the works for Oscar and BAFTA competition consideration.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Troop 2, one of the oldest and largest scout troops in the western United States, has awarded Eagle Scout rank to 397 individuals during its 78-year history. The troop operates under Scoutmaster John Matise with support from assistant scoutmasters, including Bob Gunter, who is retiring after 30 years overseeing new scout training.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Experience the enchanting Soprano Golda Zahra at Broad Stage in Santa Monica on July 12, 2025, for a mesmerizing one-night concert.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Learn about Dr. Michael Hoover, the new special education coordinator for SMMUSD, with over 20 years of experience in education.
Santa Monica Daily Press
SMC Emeritus Faculty Art Exhibition - Join the free virtual opening reception and explore stunning artworks online.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Two children were hospitalized Sunday night after being shot while riding in a Waymo autonomous vehicle. The Santa Monica Police Department is actively investigating the shooting that occurred late Sunday night near the intersection of 2nd Street and Broadway.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Construction has reached its highest point at 501 Broadway, where developer Tishman Speyer is building an eight-story, mixed-use complex that is set to deliver nearly 90 new apartments and more retail to Downtown Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports
Continuing the red theme, Lovato posed during golden hour in the Janessa Dress from Reformation. The $228 LRD (little red dress) is covered in white polka-dots, while the flared skirt mimicked a drop-waist silhouette. Diamond stud earrings, a complementary tennis bracelet, and her engagement ring added some sparkle to the minimalist mini.
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- The Guardians surprised the Yankees 4-0 in the middle game Wednesday night, as RHP Luis Ortiz baffled New York with 5 2/3 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts on 92 pitches, while the bullpen took over and tossed 3 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball with just 2 hits and no walks on 46 pitches.
LOS ANGELES - A month after it was vandalized, one of the Kobe and Gianna "Gigi" Bryant murals has been restored. The mural in downtown Los Angeles, located near 14th and Main streets, featured Kobe and Gigi Bryant holding a basketball, with the LA skyline behind them.People and Places:Gianna Michaels ~ Kobe Bryant ~ Kobe
Santa Monica Daily Press
Crossroads varsity baseball team is crowned the Gold Coast League Champions, ending a 15 year title drought and cementing their place as a reputable high school baseball team. With a win of 11-2 against Viewpoint,
Jon Neeter, founder of the Santa Monica Tennis Center, is a nationally recognized tennis and pickleball coach with over 25 years in the industry.
Former UCLA player Andy Hill developed the plus-minus statistic, which is now widely cited, to measure a player's true impact in a game.People and Places:University of California, Los Angeles ~ Plus-minus ~ Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica Daily Press
Santa Monica Library Presents: The Manzanar Baseball Project From J.A. to Shohei: During the 1940s, baseball was truly the National Pastime of America – even in the WWII concentration camps.
Santa Monica Daily Press
On a perfect day at Ocean Park Beach, the LMU Lions women’s beach volleyball team defeated the Santa Clara Broncos in dominant fashion, 5–0, in the WCC Tournament. The five pairs Chloe Hooker ...
- Santa Barbara City College reclaimed a share of the Western State Conference title on Friday, securing an 11-1 record following
Bakersfield College’s men and women’s swim teams took second and sixth place, respectively, at the Western State Conference Championships at Santa Monica City College last weekend.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.People and Places:Los Angeles ~ Olympic Games ~ Venue (law)
The City of Santa Monica will not host the beach volleyball event at the upcoming 2028 Olympics, after negotiations with the LA28 organizing committee fell through.
- SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Santa Monica will not host the beach volleyball events during the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics, the city announced this week. Officials said negotiations broke down after years of negotiations. Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete made the announcement on social media on Tuesday.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Los Angeles ~ Beach volleyball
- Hosting beach volleyball in 2028 would ultimately cost the city money. The post Why Santa Monica Rejected the Olympics appeared first on Front Office Sports.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Olympic Games ~ Olympic sports
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