Get ready for a spectacular 4th of July in Santa Monica with our roundup of the best events, including parades, fireworks, competitions, and more!

Police arrested 10 people on felony and misdemeanor charges during a coordinated retail theft operation last week targeting the 3rd Street Promenade and surrounding areas. The operation resulted in five felony arrests and five misdemeanor arrests as multiple specialized units worked together to combat organized retail crime in the popular shopping district.

Discover how the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District saves taxpayers $22 million with high credit ratings from Moody's and S&P.

The man accused of opening fire on two teenagers inside a Waymo vehicle and later shooting a Santa Monica police officer is now facing multiple felony charges, including three counts of attempted ...

Santa Monica is working on an Aging and Disability Action Plan to enhance inclusivity and accessibility, influenced by community feedback and an advisory committee.

Authorities reveal how girl, 5, fell overboard from Disney Dream cruise ship before dad jumped in to save her Haiti's gangs have 'near-total control' of the capital as violence escalates, UN says U.S. payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, more than expected Trump had his military parade. Now he's launching America's yearlong 250th birthday party.

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

Caesar salad celebrates its 101st birthday in July 2025. We look at the origins of the popular dish — surprisingly, it doesn’t involve a certain Roman emperor.

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

HOT CLUB OF LOS ANGELES – You can go to the Cinema Bar any Monday night, 9-11:30, for almost 14 years now, and hear these hot players run through Django Reinhart-style ‘30s jazz. This amazing ensemble is a treasure. Mon 9 p.m., Cinema Bar, Culver City, free.