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January 13, 2025 -- Santa Monica has lifted its mandatory evacuation order for the area north of San Vicente Boulevard allowing residents to return home for the first time in nearly a week, City officials announced Monday morning. The area -- which is …

Santa Monica Lookout is Santa Monica's first online newspaper started in March 1999 by professional reporters. While the Santa Monica Lookout is a digital paper, we adhere to a tusted way of reporting news in a factual, objective and traditional way. We Attribute quotes, verify facts and source data. You can trust the Santa Monica Lookout for serious reporting.

January 30, 2025 -- While the ocean water off Santa Monica remains off limits, the popular beach is open for recreation and "non-water" activities, City officials noted Thursday. The LA County Public Health Department's Ocean Water Quality Advisory issued for …

January 2, 2025 -- Traffic will slow down this year on some 30 miles of streets across Santa Monica, which has seen fatal and serious injury crashes rising since 2020.

2 天之前 · February 5, 2025 -- The City will waive outdoor dining fees during February to help local businesses weather the fallout of the recent Palisades Fire. Under a supplement to its Emergency Order, outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets and pier deck extended dining can operate for the month ...

Police Arrest 10 Burglary Suspects in Evacuation Zones January 13, 2025 -- Since emergency orders were issued in Santa Monica last Tuesday, police officers have made more than 40 arrests in evacuation zones during the Pacific Palisades fire, police officials said Monday.

Santa Monica Key Player in 'Building Boom' November 26, 2024 -- Santa Monica is among a number of California cities poised "to unleash a building boom" after pro-housing advocate swept all four open Council seats, according to California YIMBY.

By Jorge Casuso. December 12, 2024 -- At its first full meeting Tuesday night, Santa Monica's new City Council will take a deep dive into some of the most pressing issues facing the City when it meets behind closed doors.

By Lookout Staff. June 27, 2024 -- Legendary volleyball players, Polynesian dancers and 1950s teenage surfing icon “Gidget” will help the Santa Monica Pier kick off the summer this weekend.