A large great white shark estimated at 14-15 feet long was spotted just 50 yards from shore in Santa Monica Bay on Thursday, swimming near an unaware paddleboarder before heading south toward the Santa Monica Pier.

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter has exceeded its capacity amid a wave of animal surrenders and stray intakes, prompting city officials to waive adoption fees in hopes of easing overcrowding and placing pets into permanent homes.

Josephine Moerschel has seen firsthand how music helps kids develop grit and perseverance. It is one of the aspects she loves about her job as executive and artistic director at

The family of Sherese Allen, a 25-year-old woman who died after being run over on a beach in Santa Monica late last year, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city, representatives

The city is ramping up emergency preparedness efforts as peak wildfire season approaches, urging residents and businesses to begin preparations now through coordinated outreach and planning with emergency agencies.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to provide weekly budget updates during regular meetings as the county faces mounting fiscal challenges. The motion, co-authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L.

Discover the story behind the Ebony Beach Club's seizure by Santa Monica and the White family's pursuit of mediation for reparative justice.

The Corp. for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal dollars to NPR and PBS stations, has long been a target of Republicans.

Experience the magic of turning fiber into yarn through the centuries-old tradition of spinning, explored at a recent event at the Santa Monica library.

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park has raised more than $646,000 from 1,227 individual donors for her re-election campaign through the June 30 reporting deadline, her campaign announced. The fundraising total reflects widespread support for Park's work addressing crime and homelessness on the Westside during her tenure representing Council District 11.