Santa Monica Pier's Locals' Night returns April 16, 3:30-10pm with free live music, art market, salsa dancing, classic cars, and theater. All ages welcome.

Santa Monica approves fast food chains at Third Street Promenade after lifting 2018 ban. Taco Bell Cantina and Raising Cane's opening downtown to fill vacancies and boost foot traffic.

The owner of social media platform Snapchat said Wednesday it's eliminating about 16% of its global workforce, or about 1,000 jobs that will be culled in its latest round of layoffs. Snap Inc. said in ...

Taco Bell Cantina files permits for 318 Santa Monica Blvd. location featuring alcohol service and upscale dining, as city lifts chain restaurant restrictions.

California Roadhouse lease for Santa Monica Pier space delayed after union raises concerns. Owner Sean Ahaus awaits draft ...

Baywatch TV series will continue filming at Venice Beach and Los Angeles County locations after officials resolved permitting challenges.

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Santa Monica rents fell 8.1% annually in April 2026, the sharpest decline in LA metro. Median rent now $2,328, down from ...

LA County Supervisors vote to combat Medicare fraud in home health and hospice care as Southern California becomes national ...

The Resource Conservation District of Santa Monica Mountains received $500,000 in LA County Measure A funding to restore Topanga Lagoon and improve coastal access at the popular beach that draws ...

Santa Monica officials, state leaders and community advocates gathered Thursday at Big Blue Bus headquarters to break ground on a $56 million zero-emission fleet expansion and charging infrastructure ...

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