Santa Monica city leaders have declared a local ... be beneficial in terms of limiting the "continued threat of theft and looting in areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders." ...

The Los Angeles, Pasadena and Santa Monica police departments also made arrests in fire zones, including some for looting, but also for arson, flying unauthorized drones, possession of illegal drugs ...

The city of Santa Monica plans to designate the Third street Promenade as an open container area. The goal is to attract more visitors, but some business owners are concerned it’ll do the opposite.

A suspect is being sought after a student was allegedly sexually assaulted in the Santa Monica College Library, authorities ...