#santa-monica

#santa-monica

The plan includes significantly increasing police patrols and enforcing misdemeanor ordinances, investing in infrastructure and new community events, and taking a more business-friendly brush to permits and fees. Officials also plan to be more aggressive in making sure property owners maintain unused properties. The blueprint tackles many "quality of life" issues that critics say have contributed to lower foot traffic in the city's tourist districts since the COVID-19 pandemic.

RAND Corp., a Santa Monica-based think tank highly dependent on federal government funding, shed more than 11% of its global workforce on Tuesday, Oct. 21, a spokesman for the nonprofit said late Monday. Just under a third of the layoffs are effective Nov. 2 at the nonprofit's headquarters, according to a filing with the state's Employment Development Department. The layoffs were first mentioned publicly by RAND on career networking website LinkedIn.

It's the city that's proved irresistible for Chappell Roan and marked the finish line for fictional character Forrest Gump. Santa Monica easily sits among the pantheon of iconic Southern California communities due to its combination of weather, beach backdrop, energy and friendliness. Yet, that lore has been chipped away by sexual scandal, stagnation and, more recently, by another bubbling calamity.

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the iconic Santa Monica Pier will host this premier food and beverage event, marking not only the return of the city's favorite seafood extravaganza but also commemorating Santa Monica's remarkable 150th anniversary milestone. This year's festival carries extra significance as the official closing event for LA Tech Week, bridging the gap between innovation and culinary excellence while showcasing why the food and beverage industry continues to evolve at the intersection of technology and tradition.

Fans of 'Happy Gilmore' can immerse themselves in the character's world during a pop-up event in Santa Monica, featuring scenes, minigolf, and food from the films.

"We've had such a rich history here," said Chris Anderson, who along with his father Michael Anderson owns the famous spot, which has long been described as a high-class dive bar and classy joint that's pretty much remained the same since it opened in 1959.

Three deputies were killed Friday in an explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Biscailuz Center Training Academy in East L.A. while handling explosive materials.

"Santa Monica apologies for Stephen Miller," a bearded man in a straw hat proclaimed via hand-scrawled poster board. "Stephen Miller, who raised you?" another protester inquired in purple puff paint.

The Pike amusement park opened in 1902 and lasted until 1979, becoming a notorious hangout with a reputation for unsavory activities, and even had a corpse exhibited as a sideshow.

Santa Monica has a unique blend of coastal charm and culinary innovation, and we are excited to showcase both through Shoreside.

It's one of the most annoying noises I could think of. Residents near Waymo's depot are frustrated with the incessant backup noise from self-driving cars.

"Feeding wildlife creates an imbalance in native ecology as animals become dependent on humans, leading to various health risks for both the animals and humans."