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'A wake-up call': California music festival cancelled after El Niño-linked hurricane erodes beach

"Whether you’re an athlete, an entertainer or a fan, we all have a stake in protecting the cherished spaces that bring us together."

Euronews

Ocean Way music festival axed

The inaugural Ocean Way music festival - which was set to feature headliners The Killers and Olivia Dean - has been cancelled.

BANG Premier

Stevie Nicks’ Living Room Is a Study in Warm Minimalism – Redefining Soulful and Cozy Luxury for 2027

In her Santa Monica living room, Stevie trades stark modernism for a sanctuary-like aesthetic – grounded in soft neutrals

Homes & Gardens

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I toured the Alienware Training Facility to see what it takes to support esport teams; from high-end gear to a private chef

Tom’s Guide visited the Team Liquid Alienware Training Facility in Los Angeles to see what it takes to run an esports team, from the equipment to the food and everything in between.

Tom’s Guide

California lost 60% of its coastal dunes since 1850; now a 30-acre restoration project in Santa Monica is fighting sea-level rise

Santa Monica Beach Dunes Restoration Project is designed to restore a portion of this historic ecosystem. The Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program identifies the project as a 30-acre effort focused on restoring coastal dune habitat at Santa Monica State Beach.

The Economic Times

What Santa Monica Gets Right on Section 8 Housing

The affluent coastal city is a rare exception in L.A. County, where two-thirds of Section 8 voucher holders live in areas the state considers “low-resource.”

Capital & Main

Santa Monica is using AI-enhanced cameras to catch cars and trucks who park in bike lanes

Violators are charged a $93 fine

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Kratos Out, Faye In: God of War Laufey Team Reveal Why They Swapped Protagonists

Sony's latest God of War game shifts focus from Kratos to his wife, Faye, exploring her backstory and influence on the Norse saga, as revealed by Santa Monica Studio's creative team.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Adam Levine as Singer Sparks Plastic Surgery Buzz After Unrecognisable Look in Santa Monica

Adam Levine's clean-shaven look at a recent event sparked plastic surgery rumors and prompted a revisit of past controversies, as fans speculated about his dramatic transformation.

International Business Times UK

'Unrecognisable' Adam Levine Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumours During Rare Outing With Behati Prinsloo

Adam Levine's recent appearance at a Santa Monica event sparked speculation about possible plastic surgery, reigniting past controversies and drawing attention away from the event's purpose.

International Business Times UK

Three-week-old mountain lion cub rescued by California biologists

Crimson, seen alone in Santa Monica mountains for days, gets care in Oakland zoo after mother nowhere to be found

The Guardian - US

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked with ‘unknown substance’ by 'stalking suspect'

The 76-year-old musician was approached as he entered a building in Santa Monica on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked in Santa Monica

According to law enforcement, the suspect threw an unknown substance at Buckingham before fleeing

Louder

Los Angeles woman meets her Hinge date at the Santa Monica farmer’s market. 15 minutes in, one question ends it all

Not worth the extra mile.

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The Times of India

Who is Donna Motsinger? Woman awarded $19 million after jury finds Bill Cosby liable in 1972 sexual assault case

A California jury has ordered veteran comedian Bill Cosby to pay more than $19 million to a woman who says he drugged and raped her more than five decades ago, in a civil trial that concluded on Monday in Santa Monica.

The Independent UK

107-year-old California airport to close – after 50 years of complaints from locals

At the end of 2028, the small airport will shutter to make way for a massive park space

The Independent UK

Route 66: The ultimate guide to driving the American quintessential road trip

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa Monica

GamesRadar

"The God of War sex mini-games were designed by women," former Sony Santa Monica writer says, which is why Aphrodite's bed looks "like a labia"

"It's a little silly the way it was in those games. But again, I think it should still be in those remakes"

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'God of War' Studio is Reportedly Developing a 'New Franchise' Set in Kratos' Universe

Sony Santa Monica is reportedly developing a new "God of War" franchise set in the Kratos universe, sparking fan excitement about a possible action-adventure spin-off.

TechRadar

God of War actor Christopher Judge seems to tease Santa Monica Studio's next project — 'You’ll be hearing about what we’re doing probably in late summer'

God of War actor Christopher Judge has seemingly teased Santa Monica Studio's next major project, which he suggests will be revealed this summer.

InsideEVs

Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. For The U.S., 'A Matter Of When'

Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi.

The Guardian - US

US regulators open inquiry into Waymo self-driving car that struck child in California

Federal transportation regulator to investigate after child in Santa Monica sustained minor injuries from incident

The Independent UK

Waymo sues Santa Monica for trying to stop it charging driverless cars overnight

The beeping noises and flashing lights from two charging ports, which continued through the night, have kept some residents awake since they were installed a year ago, according to new lawsuit

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New Report Details The Horrific State Of Nick Reiner’s Hotel Room Amid Arrest For Father Rob’s Slaying

The suspect in the stabbing of his parents reportedly checked into a Santa Monica hotel hours before the crime.

International Business Times UK

Jubilant Sykes' Killing: Music Community Mourns After Opera Singer Fatally Stabbed at His California Home

Renowned baritone Jubilant Sykes, 71, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home on 8 December, with his son Micah taken into custody, as police continue a homicide investigation.

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