Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica police shot and killed a man near Santa Monica Pier after he allegedly charged at officers with a knife. The department stated that the incident occurred on Saturday.

Fergus Farrell, a man from Galway, Ireland, is starting a 75-day trek from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Santa Monica Pier in California. Doctors had previously told him he had only a 5% chance of ever walking again after his spinal cord was severed by a back disc. The journey marks his determined attempt to walk across the country.

A woman was beaten to death in a residential care facility for adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities in Santa Monica, marking the city's fifth homicide of 2026. The incident is part of a violent crime wave, occurring days after a fatal shooting near the Santa Monica Pier.

A 16-year-old boy from Las Vegas turned himself in after being identified as the suspected gunman in a shooting near the Santa Monica Pier that resulted in a man's death. Authorities confirmed the incident and the suspect's surrender.

A 16-year-old boy from Las Vegas turned himself in after being identified as the suspected gunman in a shooting near the Santa Monica Pier that killed a man. Authorities confirmed the incident and the suspect's self-surrender.

A 16-year-old boy from Las Vegas has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting near the Santa Monica Pier, police say.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting near the Santa Monica Pier. The incident occurred on July 20 at a parking lot on the pier's north side, where a male victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds.

A fatal shooting occurred in a parking lot near the north side of the Santa Monica Pier, according to local police. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A man was shot and killed in a parking lot near the Santa Monica Pier, leading to a murder investigation. Authorities are searching for a gunman who remains at large.

A man was fatally shot in a parking lot adjacent to the Santa Monica pier at approximately 12:30 a.m. Monday, as reported by local police. The incident occurred in a public area near a well-known landmark.

A man was fatally shot in a parking lot adjacent to the Santa Monica pier around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, as reported by local police. The incident occurred in a public area near a popular tourist destination. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.

Poachers in Santa Monica were caught attempting to steal approximately 36 spiny lobsters using bags, backpacks, and a baby stroller. Authorities described their efforts as 'sophisticated' but the operation failed.

Lobster poachers attempted to steal roughly three dozen spiny lobsters at the Santa Monica Pier, using bags, backpacks, and a baby stroller to transport them, but their efforts were thwarted by authorities. The suspects' 'sophisticated' methods failed to evade detection.

Nearly three dozen lobsters were seized from alleged poachers on the Santa Monica Pier, with six people arrested. The lobsters, hidden in duffel bags, backpacks, vehicles, and a baby stroller, were returned to the ocean alive. The arrests occurred four months after the recreational spiny lobster season closed, involving violations like taking out-of-season lobsters and exceeding bag limits.

Six individuals were arrested for poaching lobsters at Santa Monica Pier, where they concealed the stolen lobsters in backpacks, duffel bags, vehicles, and a baby stroller. California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials used specially trained canines to aid in the operation.

Santa Monica Pier in California has been ranked as the second most polluted beach in the U.S. for the second consecutive year due to fecal pollution, urban runoff, and sewage spills. Despite infrastructure upgrades like stormwater systems, bacteria levels remain elevated, prompting public health advisories. Heal the Bay highlights the need for sustained investment to address chronic pollution.

The Santa Monica Pier area has been ranked as one of the dirtiest beaches for the 10th year in a row according to the Beach Report Card. Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are collaborating to investigate and find solutions for the pier's poor water quality. The partnership aims to address the ongoing issue.

The annual PanCAN PurpleStride event at Santa Monica Pier raised over $1.2 million for pancreatic cancer research and support. Organized by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the walk brought together survivors, families, and supporters to raise awareness and funds.