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.
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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
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Explore the legendary music career of Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind the Beach Boys, in an in-depth interview and article.
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The 31-year-old man suspected of shooting a Santa Monica Police Department officer also allegedly shot two juveniles in a Waymo vehicle in the city earlier in the week, according to police. The suspect remained in custody today in lieu of $1 million bail.
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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.
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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
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SMASH supporters launch petition to retain school's identity, emphasizing alternative learning and community values.
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With Santa Monica Airport (SMO) scheduled to close on January 1, 2029, the public process to plan the land’s conversion is well underway. Input has been received on a range of potential park, recreational and open space uses,
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Discover Malibu $110.3 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26, focusing on wildfire recovery and infrastructure improvements.
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Covered California under scrutiny for sharing health data with LinkedIn, prompting questions about data security and privacy safeguards.
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Experience the enchanting Soprano Golda Zahra at Broad Stage in Santa Monica on July 12, 2025, for a mesmerizing one-night concert.
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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.
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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.
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Santa Monica City Council considers emergency ordinance to prohibit leaf blowers at public demonstrations, following recent disruptive tactics.
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World-class strongman Martins Licis will attempt to pull a 34,680-pound battery electric Big Blue Bus for 30 feet at Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, June 26, at 8:15 a.m. The 2019 World's Strongest ...
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By Michael Feinstein. It’s extremely rare that any community ever has a legacy opportunity on the scale that Santa Monica does today. With 190 acres of public land returning to local control ...
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SMC Emeritus Faculty Art Exhibition - Join the free virtual opening reception and explore stunning artworks online.
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Learn about Dr. Michael Hoover, the new special education coordinator for SMMUSD, with over 20 years of experience in education.
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Two children were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot while riding as passengers in a Waymo autonomous vehicle late Sunday night, marking the latest violent incident in a city grappling with a sharp rise in serious crimes.
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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.
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- 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
Santa Monica will not host 2028 Olympic beach volleyball (dailybreeze.com) — Santa Monica has opted out of hosting the 2028 Olympic beach volleyball competition due to financial concerns, leaving LA 28 searching for a new venue.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Beach volleyball at the Summer Olympics ~ Adell
Santa Monica will not host beach volleyball for the 2028 Summer Olympics following a stalemate in talks between the city and organizers of the games, officials announced Tuesday. The announcement came after nearly two years of negotiations between the city and LA28,People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Beach volleyball ~ 2028 Summer Olympics
- Santa Monica will not host beach volleyball during the 2028 Summer Olympics after nearly two years of negotiations between city officials and LA28, the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee, ended formal talks,People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Negotiation ~ Beach volleyball
Santa Monica will not host beach volleyball during the 2028 Summer Olympics after nearly two years of negotiations between city officials and LA28, the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee, ended formal talks,People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Beach volleyball ~ host
A 12,000-seat beach volleyball stadium in the self-proclaimed birthplace of the beach game with the iconic Santa Monica Pier in the background was one of the cornerstones of an original venue plan that was instrumental in LA 28 convincing the International Olympic Committee to award Los Angeles the 2028 Olympics, the city’s third Games.
- The city of Santa Monica will not be hosting beach volleyball for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, the city announced Tuesday.People and Places:Los Angeles ~ Santa Monica ~ Beach volleyball
LA28 is now seeking a new venue for Olympic beach volleyball after ending talks with Santa Monica city officials by mutual agreement. City staff were informed on Friday that it plans to host beach volleyball elsewhere.
Monterola went right to work convincing Tetairoa to check out an OCVC practice. Shawny had played volleyball in college at Hawai'i Pacific. Her brother, Paka Dutro, played at Santa Monica College and has been coaching volleyball in Southern California for more than 25 years. Monterola knew him well and gave him a call.
Downstairs has the super cool theater, game room and bar overlooking the indoor sports arena that is perfect for two pickleball courts, a padel court, volleyball or huge entertaining opportunities. An elegant elevator provides access to everything.
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Friday saw a contentious battle for first place in the Boys & Girls Club intra-district 4th/5th Grade Girls Basketball Final. A “hybrid” team consisting of six SMASH students and two Roosevelt Elementary students clawed their way to victory against a conglomerate team from the Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club and McKinley Elementary.
- Stars have been everywhere this week. Kathy Bates attends a special screening at PaleyFest in L.A., while Elizabeth Olsen steps out in New York. Meanwhile, William Shatner is spotted at an event in Las Vegas, and Ludacris smiles for the cameras at a basketball game in Atlanta. In Miami, J Balvin performs for fans.
Veteran from Southport wants to close UCLA's baseball field and stop IU from playing there. Why? Bob Rosebrock says: "A soldier’s duty is never done"
- Alena Johnson earned her second win of the year, tossing five innings and striking out six as Santa Barbara City College earned a 22-1, five-inning
A beloved local basketball coach known as "Coach Mike" is the glue keeping his young basketball team together after dealing with the Palisades Fire.People and Places:Basketball Coach ~ Los Angeles ~ KABC-TV
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