Santa Monica

Hot Dog on a Stick, a chain known for its lemonade and corn dogs, has been acquired by an affiliate of Amazing Brands through a bankruptcy court-approved sale. The company was founded in 1946 at Muscle Beach in Santa Monica and became a mall staple.

City Manager Oliver Chi argued that Trump's policies have contributed to a decline in international tourism. The article criticizes this argument as an 'insane' blame game for the city's issues.

Santa Monica has reversed its ban on new fast food restaurants after facing issues like homelessness, drug abuse, and declining business activity that threatened the area's viability.

Santa Monica’s iconic Gap store, Southern California’s first, will be demolished and replaced with homes. The store is closing permanently.

Jesse Draper, founder of Halogen Ventures, shares her daily routine as a busy mother and venture capitalist. Her firm focuses on funding female-founded businesses, with over 100 portfolio companies and six valued at over $1 billion. She uses AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Harvey AI for work tasks.

Several teens were observed dangerously dangling out of the windows of a Waymo autonomous vehicle while it traveled through busy Santa Monica traffic. The incident occurred on June 19 near 26th Street and Olympic Boulevard, with at least three juvenile boys inside the robotaxi.

Three boys were observed sitting on open window ledges of a white Waymo vehicle traveling from Santa Monica to West L.A. A resident witnessed the incident and alerted the company, but the car did not stop.

Three boys took selfies while sitting on open window ledges of a white Waymo autonomous vehicle traveling from Santa Monica to West L.A. A resident witnessed the incident and alerted the company, but the vehicle did not stop.

Teens were photographed hanging on the side of a Waymo vehicle during rush hour in Santa Monica. The incident occurred in busy Southern California traffic.

Dramatic photos show teenagers hanging on the side of a Waymo vehicle during rush hour traffic in Santa Monica. The incident occurred in a busy area, highlighting potential safety concerns.

Fans of the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' franchise are upset over high prices at the first official pizzeria in Santa Monica. The pizzeria's opening has sparked outrage due to its 'insane' pricing.

Universal Music Group is considering a €1 billion bond sale and has begun consultations with investors. The company's offices are located in Santa Monica, California.

Gregory John Curcio, a Santa Monica man, pleaded guilty to one count of illegally releasing information about a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employee. The charge relates to 'doxing,' which involves disclosing personal information without consent.

Gregory John Curcio, a Santa Monica resident, pleaded guilty to illegally releasing information about a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employee. The charge involves doxing, which is the unauthorized disclosure of personal information.

California's real estate transfer taxes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Santa Monica, intended to fund affordable housing, have reduced housing production and revenues. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association's proposed 'Local Taxpayer Protection Act' aims to eliminate these taxes and raise approval thresholds for new funding, threatening local government finances.

A man accused of racially motivated attacks in Santa Monica, including an attempted murder, will face trial after the California Supreme Court declined to review a ruling that overturned a judge's decision to grant him mental health diversion. The court's decision upholds a prior ruling against mental health diversion for the suspect.

A Los Angeles business leader attributes Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign surge to voter dissatisfaction over crime, wildfire fallout, and a challenging business environment. The leader highlights concerns about safety, economic conditions, and the need for change in the city's governance.

A Los Angeles business leader attributes Spencer Pratt's surge in the mayoral race to voter discontent over crime, wildfires, and an inhospitable business climate. John Putnam, president of Putnam Brands & Putnam Accessory Group, highlights concerns about crime, homelessness, and high operational costs as factors driving support for Pratt. The race includes incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and progressive Councilwoman Nithya Raman.

Christopher 'Sinjin' Smith, a beach volleyball legend, endorses Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, citing voter frustration with the city's issues. Smith criticizes Mayor Karen Bass's handling of the Palisades wildfire and other challenges, calling Pratt a 'disrupter' with common-sense solutions.

A mountain lion caused a high alert in a Santa Monica neighborhood before being tranquilized and captured. The animal roamed the area for hours, prompting community concern.

A mountain lion that caused a commotion in a Santa Monica neighborhood was safely tranquilized by a California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist after multiple attempts. The incident occurred on the 400 block of Euclid Street, as confirmed by the Santa Monica Police Department.

A mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica led to a shelter-in-place order as officials worked to safely contain the animal. The incident prompted heightened alert in the neighborhood.

Officials responded to a possible mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica on Friday morning. Residents were advised to stay indoors due to the sighting.

Wildlife officials tranquilized a mountain lion spotted in a Santa Monica yard after residents were advised to stay indoors. The incident occurred over several tense hours in the area.

Santa Monica police responded to a report of an apex predator roaming a residential street at 14th and Montana, leading to a lockdown. The incident occurred Friday morning when authorities were dispatched to investigate the sighting.

Police in Santa Monica responded to a possible mountain lion sighting near Montana Avenue, urging residents to stay indoors and keep pets inside. Officers were dispatched to the area near 14th Street and Montana Avenue.

A mountain lion was tranquilized and relocated in Santa Monica after being found in a residential backyard. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors during the operation, which involved the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the National Park Service. The incident highlights guidelines for avoiding encounters with mountain lions.

A man was charged after attacking a Jewish couple in Santa Monica and shouting 'genocide.' The victims stated they were targeted due to their identity.

A man in Santa Monica threatened a Jewish couple with a baseball bat and antisemitic slurs before releasing his dog on one of the victims near the Third Street Promenade. The incident occurred during a broader crime crisis in the city.

A Jewish couple was violently attacked by Tar Nay in Santa Monica on Sunday around 5:20 p.m., with the suspect using a dog and bat before being charged with assault and criminal threats.

Santa Monica police arrested Tar Nay after he allegedly threatened people with a baseball bat and his dog bit a victim during an incident on Sunday. The suspect was booked on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats, while the dog was taken to a shelter.

A seasonal Beach Bus service connecting the Antelope Valley to Santa Monica Beach has returned, offering Southern California residents a $6 round-trip fare to access Santa Monica.

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook Southern California's coast Monday at 8:12 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was 5 miles southeast of Malibu and 11 miles west southwest of Santa Monica at a depth of 7.5 miles.

A kidnapping suspect was arrested after a police chase that ended with gunfire in Santa Monica. The suspect was taken into custody on Monday morning. The incident involved Santa Monica police.

A woman was killed in Santa Monica after crawling under a Metro bus. She was pronounced dead at the scene before the bus pulled away. The incident is under investigation.

A woman was killed after crawling under a stopped Metro bus in Santa Monica on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard. Responding officers were from the Santa Monica Police Department and Santa Monica Fire Department.

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Metro bus in Santa Monica on Friday afternoon. The collision occurred at Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard around 2 p.m.. The person died at the scene.

A woman found in Santa Monica remains unidentified after being hospitalized for nearly a month. She was taken to Olive View-UCLA Medical Center on April 13. Los Angeles medical officials are asking the public for help identifying her.

Santa Monica is launching an automated enforcement program to ticket drivers who block bike lanes, with a $93 fine. The program started a 60-day warning period on May 1 using cameras on parking enforcement vehicles. Drivers who stop or park in bike lanes will receive tickets in the mail.

A 65-year-old nanny, Carolina Cobian, was arrested in Santa Monica for alleged child abuse of an infant. The arrest followed a suspected child abuse case reported at a hospital in Los Angeles on April 7. Investigators from the Santa Monica Police Department identified Cobian as the suspect.