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Man Arrested for Attempting to Sexually Assault Elderly Woman in Santa Monica

Social Media · Santa Monica

Man Arrested for Attempting to Sexually Assault Elderly Woman in Santa Monica

Coverage: 5 sources

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Pair of Teens Shot While Riding in Waymo After Altercation in Santa Monica

Taxis · Santa Monica

Pair of Teens Shot While Riding in Waymo After Altercation in Santa Monica

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

Two juveniles riding in a Waymo autonomous taxi were shot at in Santa Monica on Sunday night, according to authorities. A Santa Monica Police Department spokesperson confirmed to KTLA in a preliminary statement that officers were dispatched to the corner of 2nd Street and Broadway around 11:38 p.m. to investigate a shooting. Upon […]See the Story

Two children shot while riding in Waymo taxi downtown

Santa Monica · Santa Monica

Two children shot while riding in Waymo taxi downtown

Planning Commission approves 18-Story housing project despite environmental appeal

The Santa Monica Planning Commission unanimously approved a controversial 18-story residential tower, rejecting an appeal that challenged the project on environmental grounds while expressing frustration that the appeal was filed in the wrong venue. The commission voted 6-0 to deny the appeal and approve the 172-unit project at 1437 6th Street, which will include 26 […] The post Planning Commission approves 18-Story housing project despite envir…Santa Monica · Santa Monica See the Story

Stars Shine Bright at Events Across the Globe

timesng.com: NEW YORK CITY — This week, celebrities have been spotted at various events across the globe. Stars attended award shows, concerts, and fashion events, showcasing their style and talent. Terry Crews accepted the Favorite Reality TV Show award for America‘s Got Talent at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on June 21. […] This post Stars Shine Bright at Events Across the Globe appeared first on Stars Shine…Santa Monica · Santa Monica See the Story

California cities to see minimum wage change from July 1

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The increases vary between cities with Santa Monica, Emeryville and Berkeley seeing some of the biggest changes to minimum wage rates.Wages · Santa Monica Read Article

Steve Harvey Divorce Rumors & Marriage History With Marjorie Harvey, Explained

Reading Time: 4 minutes Steve Harvey is a divorced man — twice over, in fact. The Family Feud host is no stranger to ugly divorces and bitter, public battles. To that end, he isn’t immune to speculation and accusations about his current marriage. In recent years, wild rumors have circulated about his relationship with Marjorie Harvey. So, the real question is: Is Steve headed towards divorce number three? They’re saying absolutely not; their fri…Santa Monica · Santa Monica Read Article

Deadline Launching Writer-Focused ‘Deadline Dinners’ Event Series With ‘Eleanor The Great’ Scribe Tory Kamen As First Host

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Deadline is launching a new writer-focused series Proper Presents: Deadline Dinners, an event designed to foster candid conversation, celebrate breakthrough storytelling and build community around the written word. The first event will take place Tuesday, June 24 and be hosted by Tory Kamen, the screenwriter behind Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great that just had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Kamen will …Santa Monica · Santa Monica See the Story

Report: California Needs A Stable Rail Funding Plan

California’s ability to grow and modernize its rail network is hampered by inconsistent funding from the state which makes planning rail projects or multi-project programs difficult at best, according to a new report by Californians for Electric Rail. Against Patchwork Funding: How Multi-year Investment Frameworks Can Deliver Rail Faster and Cheaper (full report, executive summary) details the benefits […] The post Report: California Needs A Sta…Santa Monica · Santa Monica Read Article

Kel Mitchell Shares How His Kids Feel About His Fame: 'My Biggest Fans'

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The 'Good Burger' star is a father of four: Honor, Wisdom, Allure, and Lyric Maya Dehlin Spach/Getty Kel MitchellNEED TO KNOWKel Mitchell's children are his biggest fansThe Good Burger alum chatted with PEOPLE exclusively at the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards about what his kids feel about his fameMitchell is a father of four children: Honor and Wisdom, whom he shares with wife Asia Lee, and Allure and Lyric, whom he shares with ex-wife Tyisha Hampton…Santa Monica · Santa Monica Read Article

OPA Update 6/23/25: Soulstice Recap, Major Water Rate Hike, Muir/SMASH School Naming Petition, & Things To Do This Week

OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the events and community work OPA is leading (like this past weekend’s SOULstice event), please help our efforts by becoming a member or making a donation. WE NEED COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO KEEP DOING EVERYTHING WE DO! Most memberships are $20/year but there is also a […] The post OPA Update 6/23/25: Soulstice Recap, Major Water Rate Hike, Muir/SMASH School Naming Petition, & Things To Do Thi…Santa Monica · Santa Monica Read Article