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Black and white Santa Monica Police patrol car parked on the pier with palm trees behind it.

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Two arrested after armed robbery, shooting at Santa Monica tobacco shop

July 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Aerial view of ocean waves on a beach with the title '21 Miles in Malibu' in orange text.

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PCH safety documentary '21 Miles in Malibu' premieres Thursday on PBS SoCal

July 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Nighttime sobriety checkpoint with police vehicles, orange cones, and officers checking cars.

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Santa Monica police set Friday DUI checkpoint as summer enforcement ramps up

July 7, 2026 · 2 min read

NWS heat advisory infographic showing a Southern California map with affected areas highlighted in orange and advisory details.

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Heat advisory starts Tuesday as inland valleys approach 100 degrees

July 6, 2026 · 2 min read

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Fireworks smoke clears but heat wave looms for Santa Monica this week

July 6, 2026 · 3 min read

A black and white Santa Monica Police Department patrol car parked on a city street.

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Santa Monica police issue 153 citations in one week as year-to-date arrests jump 71%

July 2, 2026 · 2 min read

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