SMASH supporters launch petition to retain school's identity, emphasizing alternative learning and community values.

Police arrested a man suspected of opening fire at Santa Monica Place mall. The man is also a person of interest in an incident where a suspect shot at a Waymo.

Los Angeles County DA Announces Charges in the Attempted Murders of a Santa Monica Police Officer and Two Teens

Discover the controversy surrounding SMMUSD decision to merge John Muir Elementary School and SMASH into a new campus.

Nordstrom has announced it will permanently close its Santa Monica store located at 220 Broadway in Santa Monica Place on August 26, marking the end of operations at one of its Southern California locations despite the company reporting strong fourth quarter earnings that exceeded expectations.

Santa Monica's beloved dinosaur sculptures face long-overdue repairs and possible reimagining on the Third Street Promenade.

Community gardens have many public goods,' writes an L.A. Times reader. 'For example, they provide green open space, sorely lacking in Santa Monica.'

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.

Explore the legendary music career of Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind the Beach Boys, in an in-depth interview and article.

Suspect David Hairston II, facing multiple charges including attempted murder of a police officer, will appear in court following shootings involving juveniles and an officer.