Santa Monica
City in California
Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym established in the 1930s. In the city center, Bergamot Station houses several art galleries.
Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. [11] It has a diverse economy.
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Palisades Fire: Santa Monica maintains evacuation orders, continues to assess active nearby fire
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Santa Monica police release mugshots of suspects accused of trying to loot during California wildfires
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Palisades Fire Updates
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Santa Monica is home to upscale accommodations, world-class restaurants, swanky nightlife and unmatched shopping, all rubbing shoulders with the laid back surf ...
All areas of Santa Monica north of Montana Avenue to San Vicente Boulevard are now under an Evacuation Warning. Residents can repopulate this area but should ...
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🚨 @SMC_edu is hosting a Fire Support Resource Drive Jan. 13-14 at SMC Bundy Campus. Donate food, clothing, hygiene products & more to aid those impacted by the recent #LAFires. foundation.smc.edu/areas-…. @Dr_AShelton @MalibuPrincipal @SamohiPrincipal @CityMalibu @santamonicacity
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Critical Fire Weather Warning Continues: Southern California Braces for High Winds and Wildfire Risk. smmirror.com/2025/01/red-…
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Last night, SMPD officers arrested 3 individuals near the evacuation zone for: 🔹 Possession of a controlled substance 🔹 Possession of drug paraphernalia 🔹 Driving without a valid license 🔹 Providing false ID to a peace officer 🔹 Possession of burglary tools Between January…
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🚨The Emergency Operations Joint Information Center announced that @lacity and @CountyofLA are working closely with the state and @fema to open Disaster Recovery Centers for Angelenos impacted by the wildfires. The Disaster Recovery Center will open on WENDESDAY, January 15, at…
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President Biden and Governor Newsom at Fire Station 5 last week amid the devastating fires in our region. Thank you to President Biden for approving Gov. Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing response efforts related to the wildfires.
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Authorities in Santa Monica said that 39 people have been arrested in evacuation zones in the last five days, 10 of whom are considered burglary suspects. Full Story: trib.al/7DrRIuM
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#BREAKING: Evacuations for areas within the city of Santa Monica have been updated as of Monday morning. Evacuation Lifted: North of Montana Avenue to San Vicente Boulevard Downgraded to Evacuation Warning: Santa Monica areas North of San Vicente Boulevard. MORE:…
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Evacuation Map as of Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8 a.m. experience.arcgis.com/tem…
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#SMMUSD Update for Mon., Jan. 13, 2025 🚨 #SantaMonica schools, except @RooseveltElemSM, will be open Jan. 13 w/ inclement weather schedules. #Malibu schools will be closed Jan. 13-15, due to safety concerns from the #PalisadesFire. @Dr_AShelton @MalibuPrincipal @SamohiPrincipal
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GN 🥀🔥 Returned home to Santa Monica today after sheltering at a friend’s place during the LA fires evacuation. I wrote a poem about the experience; Smoke woke me from a fever dream, My blanket, my only shield, From skies that clouded over, Over beaches, through the fields.…
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Great news: The "evacuation" zones in Santa Monica have all been downgraded to "warning" zones, so everyone can return home! The area north of San Vicente Blvd will continue to be patrolled by the Cal National Guard. 🇺🇸 Today’s sunrise in Santa Monica.
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Santa Monica PD says between January 7th and this morning they arrested 39 people in the evacuation zone of the #PalisadesFire 10 for burglary, the rest for warrants, and other violations. None was from the the evac area or the city.
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39 people have been arrested in evacuation zones since the start of the fire, and none of them live in Santa Monica, according to police. www.foxla.com/news/10-bur…
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From January 7th through today, Santa Monica Police Department officers stopped hundreds of individuals in the city’s evacuation zones, leading to 42 arrests. Two of the individuals arrested were in possession of concealed handguns. None of the arrestees are from Santa…
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Santa Monica Mirror
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Governor Newsom's order fast-tracks rebuilding efforts, extends price-gouging protections, and provides tax relief to wildfire victims in Los Angeles County. smmirror.com/2025/01/news…
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Palisades Fire Update 1/12 8 p.m. A message from Chief Matt Hallock with the Santa Monica Fire Department. Please continue to follow santamonica.gov and our social media channels for the latest information.
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This area is known for its unique shops and restaurants, providing a pleasant experience for those who prefer walking to dining locations. Outdoor and Cultural ...
Basking in sunshine 280 days of the year and located just 20 minutes west of Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica is a walkable oasis teeming with outdoor ...
6 days ago · CAL FIRE reports that the Palisades Fire is currently at 11% containment and has grown to more than 23,700 acres. Some power outages have been ...
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