Ricardo "Rick" Crocker is a name not forgotten in Santa Monica. He was a SMPD officer and a U.S. Marine who served in the Iraq War. Crocker was tragically killed in 2005.

A school shooting threat targeting a school in Texas with the same initials as LA's Rosemead High School spread fear in the community.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, May 29. Find out what's happening in Encinitaswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Anthony Delarosa captured this moment at sunset at Palisades Park in Santa Monica. Thank you, Anthony, for sharing your photo with Patch readers. If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery,

The iconic Los Angeles drive-in movie theater and snack bar could get a 21st Century upgrade: a Tesla marquee and an EV charging station in Hollywood

West Hollywood has announced Janelle Monáe as Grand Marshall Icon and JoJo Siwa as Next Gen Icon for the #WeHoPride Weekend Pride Parade on Sunday, June

El Paso police declared Bel Air High School safe Thursday afternoon after an unconfirmed report of a person with a gun caused a scare at the campus Thursday afternoon. The school at 731 N. Yarbrough Drive in the Lower Valley went into a precautionary security lockdown in response to the report.

While fans are still waiting for the release date announcement for God of War Ragnarok, they may have gotten one clear indication that the game is launching soon. The title has reportedly received a rating in South Korea,

Santa Monica-based RideAmigos was a finalist for its World Changing Ideas for the Workplace and received honorable mentions from Fast Company in the AI, Apps, and Corporate Social Responsibility categ

Actor Ray Liotta, famed for his performance of Henry Hill in “Goodfellas,” passed away in his sleep in the Dominican Republic at 67. R.I.P. Ray Liotta Ray Liotta arrives at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2021 Festival Honors,