Santa Monica Democratic Club organizes peaceful protest with city support. Police Chief Batista assures safety measures in place to protect free speech during the event.
The Santa Monica City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to allow bicycles and e-scooters to share designated transit-only lanes with buses, but rejected a broader proposal to implement the policy citywide ...
Santa Monica’s No Kings protest was passionate but peaceful Saturday morning as thousands of residents took to Palisades Park. Participants chanted, held signs and walked through the park to the Pier entrance in opposition to the Trump administration and recent immigration raids.
Santa Monica is bracing for today’s No Kings protest with enhanced police presence, direct communications to residents and additional messaging to potential protesters focused on safety.
Get involved in the 'No Kings Day' protest in Downtown Santa Monica this Saturday. Exercise your right to free expression in a safe and respectful environment.
As your mayor, I want to address our community as we approach this weekend. Santa Monica has always been a place where voices matter, and as we face challenging moments, we remain committed to protecting the well-being and rights of everyone in our city, especially when it comes to peaceful protests and civic expression.
Dear Santa Monica Residents,As your mayor, I want to address our community as we approach this weekend. Santa Monica has always been a place where voices matter, and as we face challenging moments, we remain committed to protecting the well-being and rights of everyone in our city,
Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista highlights homelessness as a key factor in local crime trends, with homeless suspects making up 70% of all arrests.
Santa Monica will participate in a nationwide "No Kings" protest Saturday as local authorities prepare for an estimated 1,000 demonstrators to gather at Palisades Park in opposition to President ...