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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

The Guardian - US

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."

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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.

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Large great white shark spotted swimming close to Santa Monica pier

The much-feared predator usually stays further off the coast

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

GamesRadar

'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.

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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.

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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).

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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

Woman & Home

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.

Capital & Main

The 10 best family-friendly hotels in LA for experiencing Hollywood with children

The City of Angels has plenty to offer visitors of all ages – here’s our round-up of the best places to stay with a family in 2025

The Independent UK

Erewhon reopens after cockroach scare

The upscale grocer's Santa Monica location was closed temporarily due to a "major violation"

Salon

The best luxury hotels in LA for private balconies, high-end spas and A-lister favourites

The City of Angels is home some of the very finest hotels on the planet – here are the places worth splashing out on in 2025

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‘Even a freeway is redeemable’: world’s largest wildlife crossing takes shape in Los Angeles

A wildlife crossing across the 101 freeway will connect two parts of the Santa Monica mountains for animals

Capital & Main

The Disaster After the Disaster: Many Contaminants May Be Overlooked in the Wake of the L.A. Fires

Why one Santa Monica resident has spent $8,000 testing for toxins on local beaches.

GamesRadar

God of War turns 20 this month, but before you get too excited, Santa Monica Studio says "there are no planned announcements" at its celebratory panel

Keep those expectations in check

The Independent UK

Twitch streamers receive death threats during live stream on Santa Monica Pier

One of the women is heard screaming at the man: ‘You’re going to have to get in line, there’s too many stalkers!’

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The Guardian - US

I signed up for disaster training in LA. I had no idea I’d need it so soon

Four months ago I took an emergency response course. Then the wildfires came, and I realised, in an era of disasters, how vital trained neighbors are

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Malibu Schools Closed, Santa Monica Campuses Open Amid Wildfire Emergency

Malibu schools closed, Santa Monica open amidst wildfire emergency. Safety measures in place for community protection.

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Santa Monica Police Arrest Over 40 In Evacuation Zone

Santa Monica Police Department arrested over 40 individuals in evacuation zone for various violations since January 7. Arrests made due to legal emergency ...

Salon

It is now painfully clear what matters

The wildfires in Los Angeles are a harbinger of our doom — yet ultimately leave me with hope

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Schools Near California Wildfires Remain Closed For Safety Concerns

School closures in California due to wildfires impacting Pasadena, La Cañada, Malibu, and Santa Monica schools. Efforts to ensure student and staff safety ...

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Death toll expected to rise in Los Angeles as another fire erupts

At least 20 arrests have been made over looting, with Santa Monica declaring a curfew. Plus, the arguments for and against banning TikTok

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Santa Monica Issues Curfew In Evacuation Areas Due To Wildfire

Santa Monica issues emergency order with curfew in evacuation areas due to Palisades Fire.

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