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Police car of Santa Monica Police Department at the Pier of Santa Monica. CA. USA

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One dead, one wounded in two shootings near Santa Monica Pier

August 25, 2026 · 3 min read

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Man who died at Westminster Tower identified as Maurice Robson, 90

August 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Santa Monica Police

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SMPD seizes 5,000 rounds from stalking suspect amid 120-arrest week

August 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Police Emergency Vehicle Lights

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298 water meters vandalized; repairs top $200K

August 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Round stingray blending into sandy seafloor, partially buried, underwater.

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Stingray stings double at SoCal beaches as heat wave warms local waters

August 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Rear view of a red fire department rescue utility truck with open equipment compartment and chevron striping.

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Death of second Lincoln Blvd. fire victim still under investigation

August 13, 2026 · 2 min read

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Rollover crash shuts 405 near Santa Monica Blvd., backs up traffic 20 miles

August 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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Santa Monica ER doctors cleared to handle psychiatric holds under county pilot

August 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Red fire department Air/Light Rescue truck with elevated light tower deployed.

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Lincoln Blvd. fire victim's death ruled accidental

August 11, 2026 · 2 min read

Surfer in shallow water near a rock jetty with Santa Monica Pier visible in the background.

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NWS warns of evening coastal flooding at Santa Monica beaches through Thursday

August 11, 2026 · 2 min read

Red fire department rescue truck with elevated light tower and open side compartments.

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Arson investigators probe fatal Lincoln Blvd. fire that killed couple in their 90s

August 11, 2026 · 2 min read

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Shark-detecting robot could patrol Santa Monica Bay

August 10, 2026 · 2 min read

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