Darrick Jacob has been with the department since 2004, officials say.
The city called the grant “a major milestone in the city’s commitment to advancing affordable housing and climate-friendly transportation."
The city plans to implement the new rates starting Jan. 12, officials say.
No one inside the building was injured, but the driver was hospitalized, police say.
Businesses on the pier will remain open during construction, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, officials said.
The 71-year-old singer's son was arrested in his killing, Santa Monica police say.
If selected, applicants will choose two appliances to receive at no cost, officials say.
City Clerk Nikima Newsome is leaving her position after two years to pursue a new career opportunity, city officials say.
The city said it will host a reception to commemorate the mayoral transition.
During a walkthrough of the building, the mayor said staff found that it “was not in good shape, not ready to serve as a residential site.”
Some 200 Venice High School students marched in the neighborhood as part of a protest against federal immigration policy Tuesday.
The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier will light up especially for Labor Day weekend.
Marine animal caretakers celebrated a victory after struggling for months to keep pace with a historically strong and toxic algae bloom.
Spring is here and so is a new population of young ground squirrels at Palisades Park — many of them.
The Santa Monica neighborhood jumped 399 slots from last year's ranking.
The normally brilliantly lit Pacific Wheel will be noticeably darker for one hour this weekend.
Two Santa Monica High School seniors earned awards from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition.
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The Ferris wheel at Pacific Park will light up with a Dodgers-themed display this weekend.
Joins crowds of volunteers throughout Los Angeles County to honor its beaches by participating in 2024 Coastal Cleanup Day.
The Pacific Wheel at Pacific Park will light up with tributes to the late Kobe Bryant on Saturday.
Los Angeles' football teams will face off this weekend, and the Pacific Wheel will be specially lit up to mark the occasion.
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Two power outages Friday morning have left hundreds in Santa Monica without electricity.
One of the Southland's largest American flags, or at least the image of one, will be on display at the Santa Monica Pier.
As the sun reaches its highest point during the summer solstice, that's set to make the full moon look bigger and lower than usual.
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Of the hundreds of beaches up and down California, Santa Monica Beach is among the 10 best, according to a new ranking.
In an effort to support community cohesion, one Santa Monica resident is making an effort to plant trees.
Here's a slice-of-life photo from Venice Beach.
The world's only Ferris wheel with solar-powered lighting is going "greener" for Earth Day.
California will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between the sun and Earth.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Ferris wheel at Pacific Park, known as the Pacific Wheel, features 174,000 LED lights that will be lit up for St. Patrick's Day.
An activity-filled Santa Monica beach landed at No. 7 among 2024's Best of the Best beaches, a new ranking says.
Due to anonymous threats sent to Santa Monica City Councilmembers, security at tonight's council meeting will be enhanced, officials said.
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As families get together to celebrate the holidays, Santa Monicans may struggle to find space in their homes to accommodate visitors.