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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.

Player One · Mar 3

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.

TechRadar · Feb 19

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.

InsideEVs · Jan 30

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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 Guardian - US · Jan 29

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

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

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.

Bored Panda · Dec 16, 2025

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.

International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025

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Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home

Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Jubilant Sykes’ son arrested after Grammy-nominated opera singer stabbed to death

The performer’s son Micah has been arrested on suspicion of murder, Santa Monica police said

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025

Frank Gehry, the architect of the unconventional, the accidental, and the inspiring, has died at 96

In April 2005, The Simpsons featured an episode where Marge, embarrassed by her hometown’s reputation for being uneducated and uncultured, invites a world-famous architect to design a new concert hall for the city.

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2025

Frank Gehry, visionary architect behind famed Guggenheim, dies aged 96

He was one of the world’s best-known architects and renowned for his imaginative designs

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96

Gehry, best known for designing the celebrated Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, died on Friday morning in Santa Monica.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Waymo Has A Charging Problem

A neighborhood dispute over Waymo's overnight charging in Santa Monica has bigger implications for the autonomous taxi space.

InsideEVs · Nov 30, 2025

'Back On The Dating Scene Bigtime': Ben Affleck Signals 'Decisive Break' From Jennifer Lopez With New Chiselled Look

Ben Affleck unveils a clean-shaven look in Santa Monica, signalling a fresh start and moving on from Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner.

International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025

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The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2025

Santa Monica’s shine has dimmed – can a bold reset revive the beach city’s fortunes?

Years of hollowed out shops, safety worries and stalled leadership have left the famed coastal city searching for a way back

We Got This Covered · Nov 21, 2025

Bus drops off dozens of identical figures in Santa Monica while confused locals try to make sense of the chaos

"I don't think I can accurately convey how MANY there were."

International Business Times · Nov 8, 2025

Massive Power Outage Hits Los Angeles, Leaving Over 100,000 Without Electricity

Life across Los Angeles came to a standstill Saturday as a massive power outage left more than 100,000 residents without electricity. From Santa Monica to Downtown, entire neighborhoods went dark while LADWP crews scrambled to restore service and determine what caused the sudden citywide blackout.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

Large great white shark spotted swimming close to Santa Monica pier

The much-feared predator usually stays further off the coast

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The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Investigators exploring whether grenades found at apartment caused blast that killed 3 LA deputies

Authorities are looking into whether grenades recovered from a Santa Monica apartment complex caused an explosion last week at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility that killed three members of its arson and explosives unit

GamesRadar · Jul 15, 2025

God of War director Cory Barlog's next big Sony Santa Monica game is reportedly "not a new IP but it might feel like one" – and where fellow PlayStation studio Naughty Dog pivoted to Intergalactic, it seems it's not sci-fi

Just be a new old-school PlayStation platformer, please

Player One · Jul 15, 2025

'God of War' Developer's Next Game Has New Update, Says Insider

Sony Santa Monica's next big game has raised a lot of confusion, and an insider has stepped up to clear the air out.

Cinemablend · Jul 8, 2025

Summer Of 69 Isn't The Raunchy Comedy I Was Expecting, Let Me Explain Why I Think That's A Good Thing

It's about a 3 level on the raunchy scale.

BANG Premier · Jun 17, 2025

Doctor accused of supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine agrees to plead guilty, court docs say

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, of Santa Monica, California, one of the doctors accused of supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine, has agreed to plead guilty, according to a plea agreement filed on Monday (16.06.25).

Woman & Home · May 30, 2025

This bandeau swimsuit is going straight in my suitcase - trust me, you're going to love it too

Customers rave about the Santa Monica swimsuit from Pour Moi, and I agree it deserves a 5-star rating

Capital & Main · May 29, 2025

Santa Monica Airport Closure Spurs Push for Housing

A campaign to build housing on the site of the soon-to-be-shuttered airport is drawing pushback from opponents of new development.

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