New parking rates will go into effect at Santa Monica public parking structures, starting on Jan. 12, 2026, officials ...

Santa Monica establishes a Digital Display District with strict regulations and revenue-sharing model for downtown ...

Santa Monica City Council to vote on Digital Display District with up to 16 billboards, aiming to revitalize downtown ...

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Election season has officially wrapped for Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. The organization today welcomes three new representatives to its board of directors: Michele Aronson and Eric Sedman for the two ...

Santa Monica will introduce new parking rates on January 12, 2026, offering cheaper rates for longer stays in downtown structures. The changes aim to boost local business and simplify the parking ...

It's been a rough few years for Santa Monica. Businesses have abandoned its once-thriving downtown. Its retail and office vacancy rates are among the highest in Los Angeles County. The crowds that ...

The Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to allow people on the pedestrianized Third Street Promenade to drink alcoholic beverages outdoors — with some limitations. Why it matters: ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The Downtown Santa Monica team ...

Cousins Jad Larawan, left, and Pathy Page play chess on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica last summer. A proposal would allow visitors to drink alcoholic beverages outside, turning the ...

11:20 a.m. Sept. 14, 2025: Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Jon Farzam. Santa Monica, long a beacon of economic strength in Southern California, has endured its ...

Police have identified the man accused of opening fire at a police officer at the upscale Santa Monica Place mall Wednesday and shooting at a Waymo in downtown Santa Monica on Sunday, injuring two ...