Santa Monica’s traditional power block has coalesced around a slate of candidates for the upcoming election. Santa Monicans for Renters Rights, one of the city’s most influential political organizations,

The Latino legacy remains strong at Samohi through the colorful garments that adorned 2024’s graduation and the students that wore them.

A California workplace safety board today approved a long-delayed rule requiring most employers to reduce the risks of extreme heat for indoor workers. It applies to all employers except state prisons and local jails,

The City of Santa Monica approved $6 million to settle a pair of years old lawsuits at its last meeting with half going towards a case stemming from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and half to a case involving a car crash caused by a city employee.

Music performances were held across Santa Monica on June 21 to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Credit: Thomas Leffler Multiple venues in Santa Monica were turned into free concert spaces this past Friday, celebrating the annual Make Music Day tradition in ...

Perched atop the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows commands attention as a quintessential emblem of coastal luxury in Santa Monica. Established in 1921, this five-star retreat has seamlessly woven itself into the ...

Originally a French restaurant, O’Sullivan transformed the space into a thriving establishment that resonated with the diverse community of Santa Monica. Over the years, he witnessed fluctuations in attendance and demographics, prompting him to adapt ...

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is actively investigating multiple assaults committed on the morning of Monday, June 24, by a single individual in the 1300 block of Santa Monica beach. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene and is being ...

Gilbert’s El Indio has been a beloved fixture in the local community — a testament to the hard work of its staff and the loyalty of its patrons. Their commitment to improving service ensures that everyone feels like familia y amigos when they walk through the door.

The Pump Station & Nurtury is a one-stop-shop for all things offspring. They provide education and support to over 300 expecting and new parents every week, with a team of certified experts on hand to answer questions and provide information about everything from parenting to breastfeeding.

Rights to use water, particularly those obtained prior to 1914, lie at the heart of the state's wrangling of the allocation of water supplies

Santa Monica’s top swimmer hasn’t yet hit high school, but 13-year-old Gabi Brito has already hit one of the highest honors in the sport.

The California Supreme Court sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature on the constitutionality of a sweeping anti-tax measure, ruling Thursday that it cannot go before voters in November.

Legislation that would make it easier for restaurants to set food prices without including add-on fees is being whipped through the Capitol in warp speed. On Tuesday two Assembly committees endorsed the newly drafted Senate Bill 1524,

Editor: Voters are smart enough to realize that besides eroding trust in local elected officials, Council leaks out of closed session cost resident taxpayers real money, . Christine Parra’s defense of such lawbreaking (SMDP 6/18 “Council votes not to proceed with an investigation into closed session leaks”) is disturbing and embarrassing.

A longtime renter protection advocate who experienced homelessness in her youth will now have the opportunity to shape the conversation of renter’s rights in her community. At the June 13 meeting of the Santa Monica Rent Control Board,

Santa Monica resident Patricia Anglano has lost her third lawsuit against the Daily Press for its coverage of the City’s complaints against her. Anglano has now lost three identical lawsuits against the paper.

Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. So she did – in seven separate in-person transactions at her local bank over three weeks. Her life savings disappeared, along with the man who scammed her. For a time, she said she ...

For a time, she said she contemplated suicide. But then she got angry — at her bank. Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. “Despite many red, red flags, my bank failed to consider that I might be a victim of elder fraud ...

Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. “I’ve been wanting to work in the theater professionally ever since I was a kid, and to be doing it with so many wonderfully talented people has been the absolute joy [of] my life ...