The contributions will directly go toward arts programs, classroom aides, STEM, student health & wellness programs in Santa Monica schools. SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa Monica parents, community members and businesses raised $186,

Walk Score released its 2020 list of most walkable cities. See how your city measures up for those opting to travel by foot.

Pacific Coast Highway was shut down for a short period of time just south of the California Incline. SANTA MONICA, CA — All lanes of Pacific Coast Highway have reopened as of 4:05 p.m., the Santa Monica Police Department said.

Judith Godrèche attends the 35th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, February 8, 2020. UPI Photo Jim Ruymen/UPI Back to top

Ivan Torres are Adolfo Garcia are jumping from one beach community to another, giving their Malibu taqueria a Santa Monica sibling restaurant next week. But while the restaurateurs’ Cliffdiver is the kind of laid-back and palm-dotted spot serving kale nachos and plenty of margaritas, at the new Surfer Rose, the vibes are similar but the focus ...

America Ferrera attends the 35th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, February 8, 2020. UPI Photo Jim Ruymen/UPI Back to top

Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler attend the 35th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, February 8, 2020. UPI Photo Jim Ruymen/UPI Back to top

A radio-collared mountain lion has become the first to be killed in the Santa Monica Mountains under a state law that permits lethal action against any cougar that injures or fatally attacks pets and livestock, officials said Monday. The big cat known as P-56 was suspected of killing a dozen livestock on nine separate occasions at a single ...

P-56 is the first radio-collared mountain lion to be killed under the state's "depredation" law in the Santa Monica Mountains. State law allows a property owner to apply for a "depredation" permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to kill an animal if it harms pets or livestock.

Ray Liotta and Jacy Nittolo attend the 35th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, February 8, 2020. (ID CORRECTION) Photo Jim Ruymen/UPI Back to top