Premiered in Vienna on May 1, 1786, "the opera highlights the intelligence and wit of servants, while portraying a Count in a less than noble way," said Janelle DeStefano, co-director of the SMC Opera ...

In the last reported count for the seven days from April 13 to April 19, Santa Monica Animal Control officers picked up six dead sea lions and four dolphins. Of those stranded alive, two injured ...

The City Council on Tuesday will consider modifying the City's internal advertising guidelines to "permit alcohol advertising on select City-owned assets," according to the staff report.

Airport Commissioner Joe Pertel warned that two aviation companies at the airport -- Atlantic and Sling -- are revving up multi-million-dollar plans to showcase the century-old airport as a regional ...

May 5, 2025 -- Police last month made 9 arrests during a one-day Retail Theft operation Downtown that cracked down on shoplifting, which has been driving up Santa Monica's annual crime rate.

The Public Health advisory issued covers the area extending 100 yards on either side of the Pier as well as a similar stretch just south around the Pico-Kenter storm drain, County Health officials ...

X Officer Raymond G. Fenochio, along with officer Adam Barry, was awarded the Medal of Courage in 1999, two years before he died of leukemia, according to Inglewood Mayor and former SMPD Chief James T ...

The rule changes approved Monday include ways to expedite meetings by reducing the time a speaker can address the Council to one minute if more than 25 members of the pubic are registered to speak. In ...

Residents who fully complete the survey have a chance to win a $500 prepaid Visa gift card. “Santa Monica prides itself on its rich and diverse art scene, beautiful parks, and a wide array of free and ...

May 14, 2025 -- Santa Monica will launch Southern California's first entertainment zone next month, allowing visitors to buy alcoholic drinks on the Promenade and consume them on the street. The ...

May 12, 2025 -- Two burglary suspects, one on parole for attempted murder, were arrested Friday by officers conducting periodic checks near a bank drop box that had been repeatedly tampered with.