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By Jorge Casuso. January 13, 2025 -- Santa Monica has lifted its mandatory evacuation order for the area north of San Vicente Boulevard allowing residents to return home for the first time in …

January 30, 2025 -- While the ocean water off Santa Monica remains off limits, the popular beach is open for recreation and "non-water" activities, City officials noted Thursday. The LA County …

January 9, 2025 -- A curfew is now in place for the mandatory evacuation zone North of Montana Avenue, as Santa Monica residents are being urged to stay indoors with smoke from the …

5 days ago · February 5, 2025 -- The City will waive outdoor dining fees during February to help local businesses weather the fallout of the recent Palisades Fire. Under a supplement to its …

Police Arrest 10 Burglary Suspects in Evacuation Zones January 13, 2025 -- Since emergency orders were issued in Santa Monica last Tuesday, police officers have made more than 40 …

"Santa Monica State Beach has it all: Soft, sandy shores for sunbathing, waves for surfing, and even an amusement park," Tripadvisor wrote. The site advised visitors to "spend the afternoon …

By Lookout Staff. June 27, 2024 -- Legendary volleyball players, Polynesian dancers and 1950s teenage surfing icon “Gidget” will help the Santa Monica Pier kick off the summer this weekend.

By Jorge Casuso. November 1, 2024 -- After more than a decade of planning and delays, the City is taking the initial steps to begin replacing the Santa Monica Pier bridge that has been …

By Jorge Casuso. October 4, 2024 -- After a brief monthly rise, Santa Monica rents dipped in September, reflecting a national trend as the slow rental season kicks off, according to …