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Uber and Lyft drivers in California have been fighting for years for higher wages and better working conditions — in the streets, before state lawmakers, in court and at the ballot. Now, a bill making its way through the state Legislature would allow ride-hailing drivers to unionize.

Police have arrested the alleged gunman who they say opened fire on the suspect who drove his car into a crowd outside of an East Hollywood club two weeks ago.

Waymo has reduced the volume of reversing beeps from its autonomous vehicles at a Santa Monica charging depot following months of noise complaints from nearby residents, the company announced Wednesday.

Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus service to enhance routes, extend service hours, and improve frequency starting August 10.

I write to you as a long-time homeowner and resident of Santa Monica to express my reservations regarding the City’s plans to close down our Santa Monica Airport (SMO) and convert the land into a “Grand Park.

A roughly 15-foot great white shark was captured on drone video last week swimming just 50 yards off the coast of Santa Monica, offering a rare glimpse of the fully grown predator gliding through near-urban waters.

On Friday, Aug. 8, Subway, which has had a collaboration with the “Happy Gilmore” film since the original movie was released in 1996, is transforming one of its restaurants at 1801 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica into the “Happy Place,” the surreal and serene dream world where Adam Sandler’s character mentally escapes to in order manage his anger.

Located by the end of Route 66 near the Santa Monica Pier, the historic Chez Jay celebrates its 66-year anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 9 with a daylong retro-theme party.

In an unprecedented vote, the City Council has recalled all six of its appointments to the Downtown Santa Monica Board and replaced them with individuals drawn largely from from the city’s established political structure.