Way, way too many. And if you think that doesn’t apply in Santa Monica, you may be fooling yourself. (More on this later.) That’s not to say all cops are bad, or even most. But look at what we’ve learned from the horrifying number of police killings ...

Malibu Unified School District has revealed three potential scenarios for the reopening of local schools this coming August, but a final determination has not been made yet, according to district leaders.

Santa Monica’s election season begins next week with the opening of the candidate nomination period: Monday, July 13 through Friday, August 7. The open seats for elected office are: City Council: four full-term and one partial-term seats. Rent Control ...

Martinez, from El Segundo has been charged with looting and burglary. He was released from custody due to COVID restrictions on the jail population. Gutierrez was arrested for looting and assault with a deadly weapon.

Multiple witnesses reported seeing FBI agents on the 1000 block of 4th street at about 10 a.m. The Los Angeles Bureau confirmed that agents were in Santa Monica with a court authorized arrest warrant but no additional details were provided as the investigation remains sealed.

Toumayan declined an opportunity to teach at Harvard University in order to have a greater impact right here in her own community.

More than 80 people have applied to be an interim council member following the unexpected resignation of Councilman Greg Morena last month.

COVID-19 patients are getting younger as the county’s case count increases according to new numbers provided Monday.

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An employee of a local restaurant has died after exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and coworkers have filed a complaint with state and county regulators over safety protocols at the location.