SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Jakks Pacific Inc. (JAKK) on Wednesday reported a loss of $23.6 million in its second quarter.

Look beyond the movies and celebrity softball games, you'll find Tony Todd is truly a one-of-a-kind inspiration.

A small 2.3 magnitude earthquake was reported about 2.49 miles northwest of Santa Monica. The USGS reported the jolt about 6 a.m.

Louise Steiner captured this hazy view of the beach in Santa Monica. Thank you, Louise, for sharing your photo with Patch readers. If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids,

The Santa Monica Police Department responded to a radio call reporting a man on the beach who was in possession of a holstered firearm on his hip. SMPD officers also received additional information that the subject was possibly brandishing the gun ...

On June 9, 2020, the Santa Monica City Council unanimously affirmed the Obama Foundation’s Mayor’s Pledge and agreed to review its police use of force policies; engage the community by including a diverse range of input, experiences, and stories in its ...

“I always tried to hide who I was. I would straighten my hair and I would wear tons of makeup”. “It’s difficult growing up in Santa Monica predominantly around people with a higher socioeconomic status. I have received controversial statements ...

First, the birth of NOTEWORTHY. I credit you, dear readers, and our illustrious, wise part-owner of the Santa Monica Daily Press, Todd James. Every time I would throw something about music into my CURIOUS CITY column, I would hear from people that I should ...

Nita is a Santa Monica resident who received an unsettling phone call last week — the caller said that someone diagnosed with COVID-19 had identified her as someone the person had close contact with before receiving the positive test result.

Negotiations concerning a proposed project at 4th and Arizona, known as The Plaza at Santa Monica, are set to resume after a vote by City Council Tuesday night.