City Unveils Guiding Principles for Airport Conversion
December 5, 2024 -- The City on Wednesday released the "Guiding Principles" for the conversion of Santa Monica Airport into a "great park" when the century old airport closes at the end of 2028.

Airport Offers Latest Unleaded Avgas
December 5, 2024 -- Santa Monica has become the nation's first city to bring Swift Fuels' new 100-octane unleaded avgas to the self service fuel station at its airport.

Four Council Winners Join Exclusive Club
December 4, 2024 -- (UPDATED) The four winners of the November 5 City Council race each received more than 20,000 votes, a threshold reached by only seven other candidates in Santa Monica's 149-year history.

Dying Stars, Winter Skies and Rebirth at SMC Planetarium
December 4, 2024 -- The Santa Monica College (SMC) Planetarium kicks off its December lineup Friday by taking a deep dive into planetary nebulae.

Local Rents Rose in November
December 3, 2024 -- Santa Monica rents rose in November for the third time this year, bucking a nationwide trend that saw rents dip during the slow rental season, according to Apartment List's monthly report.

Grants Available for Pico Businesses
December 3, 2024 -- Small businesses on Pico Boulevard can soon apply for matching grants from the City for everything from replacing old signs and awnings to installing new doors.

Push to Settle Voting Rights Case Fails
December 2, 2024 -- A last ditch lobbying effort to settle the 8 1/2-year-old voting rights lawsuit against the City before a new council is sworn in has failed.

New Council Won't Improve Public Safety, Poll Finds
December 2, 2024 -- A monthly poll of Santa Monica residents concerned with public safety are not confident the four newly elected Councilmembers will boost efforts to fight crime.

Santa Monica Key Player in 'Building Boom'
November 26, 2024 -- Santa Monica is among a number of California cities poised "to unleash a building boom" after pro-housing advocate swept all four open Council seats, according to California YIMBY.

SMC Wraps Up GIVING THANKS(giving)
November 26, 2024 -- Santa Monica College students in need have until Wednesday to pick up a Thanksgiving meal, as well as other groceries for the holidays.

Voting Rights Lawsuit Drags On
November 25, 2024 -- A Superior Court judge on Friday urged the parties in an 8 1/2 year old voting rights lawsuit to try and mediate the case, which won't go to trial for another year.

Elderly Motorist Assaulted and Robbed
November 25, 2024 -- (UPDATED) An 80-year-old driver was assaulted and robbed on Franklin Street Friday evening after his assailants' vehicle bumped his car, according to police.

Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect After Anonymous Tip
November 25, 2024 -- Following an anonymous tip, Santa Monica police this month arrested an Altadena man with a criminal history for the attempted murder of a homeless woman two months ago.

Dean of Santa Monica Journalism Dead at 87
November 22, 2024 -- Ed Moosbrugger -- known for his overall decency, unwavering fairness as a journalist and encyclopedic knowledge of Santa Monica businesses -- died October 21 from complications from post-polio syndrome. He was 87.

Police Release Video of Officer Involved Shooting
November 21, 2024 -- The Santa Monica Police Department released a "critical incident" video Thursday showing a wounded officer fatally shooting his knife-wielding assailant outside the Public Safety building.

Bicyclist Killed After Being Struck Twice
November 20, 2024 -- A 41-year-old bicyclist believed to be homeless died Sunday after being struck by two vehicles on Lincoln Boulevard shortly after midnight.

Volley-Ween Raises Funds for Non--Profits
November 20, 2024 -- Teams of super heroes and other imaginary characters helped raise $7,500 for local non-profits during the annual Volley-Ween fundraiser last month.

Council Race Fizzles to an End
November 19, 2024 -- It has been two weeks since the polls closed, and there have been no victory or concession speeches and few headlines announcing a clean sweep in the City Council race.

Security Guard Charged in Murder of Homeless Man
November 19, 2024 -- A security guard has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a homeless man near Reed Park in early September, police said on Tuesday.

Man Arrested for Booby Trapping Home
November 18, 2024 -- The LA County Bomb Squad on Sunday cleared a house near the eastern edge of the city after police responding to a report of shots fired found booby trap devices.

Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Elderly Mother
November 18, 2024 -- A 43-year-old man who may have developmental disabilities fatally stabbed his elderly mother early Saturday morning in an apartment in the Wilmont neighborhood, according to police.

City Receives Grant to Boost Traffic Safety
November 15, 2024 -- The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has received a $300,000 grant from the State to help reduce a rising number of serious injuries and deaths on the city's roads, officials announced this week.

Global Motion Performs at SMC This Month
November 15, 2024 -- Santa Monica's College's (SMC) Global Motion Dance Company will live up to its name when it performs dances from around the world this month.

Police Seek Child Victims of Prison Employee
November 14, 2024 -- Santa Monica police are looking for possible victims of a maximum security prison employee arrested last month for showing nude pictures of himself to four children on the Pier.

City Unveils Plaque With Black Apology
November 14, 2024 -- During a ceremony at City Hall Monday, Santa Monica officials unveiled a plaque with the text of an apology to the Black Community unanimously adopted by the Council two years ago.

Discord Rules in Final Council Item
November 13, 2024 -- The last full meeting of a City Council that has been among Santa Monica's most acrimonious ended on a bitter note Monday with an item to address "Councilmember decorum."

City Water Facility Marks 2nd Year
November 13, 2024 -- Santa Monica's award-winning storm water harvesting and recycling facility, the first of its kind in California, will mark two years in operation Sunday.