How does a former Santa Monica College (SMC) football player find himself on the red carpet alongside celebrities likes Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome and Matt Damon? Chimechi Oparanozie was SMC’s ...

Santa Monica grappled with rising crime rates, severe weather, and various civic developments throughout February, while advancing several community initiatives. Crime increased for the third ...

This is the time of year when people tend to eat out more often. As a result, I often get asked, "What's your favorite restaurant?" The truth is, I don't have a single favorite restaurant. If I had to ...

As the year draws to a close, the Santa Monica Daily Press has summarized the year’s news as reported in our pages. In today’s edition, you’ll find recaps covering January through April. Visit ...

The Santa Monica-Malibu School District Board of Education has appointed Dr. Douglas Meza as the new assistant superintendent of human resources, promoting him from his previous role as human ...

Singing, skating and every activity in between will be available to Santa Monica both before and after the ball drops. This New Year’s Eve marks the return of local favorite events, as well as new ...

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce novel and detailed online reviews with almost no work has put merchants, service providers and ...

Learn about the significant improvements made by Santa Monica DOT in increasing Big Blue Bus ridership, enhancing safety ...

Deputies from the Sheriff's department chased a suspected DUI driver across Los Angeles County on Wednesday night, weaving in ...

Savor the taste of authentic Indian cuisine at Fitoor Santa Monica, where tradition meets innovation in a beachside setting.

In stark contrast to the spring when hundreds of students were arrested and suspended for violating campus policies, far fewer participated in protests this fall. Campuses had warned students they ...

An unidentified woman was killed at about 6:40 p.m. on Sunday night after being hit by a car near the intersection of Chelsea and Wilshire. According to SMPD, officers were dispatched for calls of a ...