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The Latest Breaking News from Santa Monica

Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. For The U.S., 'A Matter Of When'

Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi.

InsideEVs

US regulators open inquiry into Waymo self-driving car that struck child in California

Federal transportation regulator to investigate after child in Santa Monica sustained minor injuries from incident

The Guardian - US

Waymo sues Santa Monica for trying to stop it charging driverless cars overnight

The beeping noises and flashing lights from two charging ports, which continued through the night, have kept some residents awake since they were installed a year ago, according to new lawsuit

The Independent UK

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New Report Details The Horrific State Of Nick Reiner’s Hotel Room Amid Arrest For Father Rob’s Slaying

The suspect in the stabbing of his parents reportedly checked into a Santa Monica hotel hours before the crime.

Bored Panda

Jubilant Sykes' Killing: Music Community Mourns After Opera Singer Fatally Stabbed at His California Home

Renowned baritone Jubilant Sykes, 71, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home on 8 December, with his son Micah taken into custody, as police continue a homicide investigation.

International Business Times UK

Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home

Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder

The Independent UK

Jubilant Sykes’ son arrested after Grammy-nominated opera singer stabbed to death

The performer’s son Micah has been arrested on suspicion of murder, Santa Monica police said

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Frank Gehry, the architect of the unconventional, the accidental, and the inspiring, has died at 96

In April 2005, The Simpsons featured an episode where Marge, embarrassed by her hometown’s reputation for being uneducated and uncultured, invites a world-famous architect to design a new concert hall for the city.

The Conversation

Frank Gehry, visionary architect behind famed Guggenheim, dies aged 96

He was one of the world’s best-known architects and renowned for his imaginative designs

The Independent UK

Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96

Gehry, best known for designing the celebrated Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, died on Friday morning in Santa Monica.

Evening Standard

Waymo Has A Charging Problem

A neighborhood dispute over Waymo's overnight charging in Santa Monica has bigger implications for the autonomous taxi space.

InsideEVs

'Back On The Dating Scene Bigtime': Ben Affleck Signals 'Decisive Break' From Jennifer Lopez With New Chiselled Look

Ben Affleck unveils a clean-shaven look in Santa Monica, signalling a fresh start and moving on from Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner.

International Business Times UK

Santa Monica’s shine has dimmed – can a bold reset revive the beach city’s fortunes?

Years of hollowed out shops, safety worries and stalled leadership have left the famed coastal city searching for a way back

The Guardian - US

Bus drops off dozens of identical figures in Santa Monica while confused locals try to make sense of the chaos

"I don't think I can accurately convey how MANY there were."

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International Business Times

Massive Power Outage Hits Los Angeles, Leaving Over 100,000 Without Electricity

Life across Los Angeles came to a standstill Saturday as a massive power outage left more than 100,000 residents without electricity. From Santa Monica to Downtown, entire neighborhoods went dark while LADWP crews scrambled to restore service and determine what caused the sudden citywide blackout.

The Independent UK

Large great white shark spotted swimming close to Santa Monica pier

The much-feared predator usually stays further off the coast

The Independent UK

Investigators exploring whether grenades found at apartment caused blast that killed 3 LA deputies

Authorities are looking into whether grenades recovered from a Santa Monica apartment complex caused an explosion last week at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility that killed three members of its arson and explosives unit

GamesRadar

God of War director Cory Barlog's next big Sony Santa Monica game is reportedly "not a new IP but it might feel like one" – and where fellow PlayStation studio Naughty Dog pivoted to Intergalactic, it seems it's not sci-fi

Just be a new old-school PlayStation platformer, please

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Player One

'God of War' Developer's Next Game Has New Update, Says Insider

Sony Santa Monica's next big game has raised a lot of confusion, and an insider has stepped up to clear the air out.

Cinemablend

Summer Of 69 Isn't The Raunchy Comedy I Was Expecting, Let Me Explain Why I Think That's A Good Thing

It's about a 3 level on the raunchy scale.

BANG Premier

Doctor accused of supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine agrees to plead guilty, court docs say

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, of Santa Monica, California, one of the doctors accused of supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine, has agreed to plead guilty, according to a plea agreement filed on Monday (16.06.25).

Woman & Home

This bandeau swimsuit is going straight in my suitcase - trust me, you're going to love it too

Customers rave about the Santa Monica swimsuit from Pour Moi, and I agree it deserves a 5-star rating

Capital & Main

Santa Monica Airport Closure Spurs Push for Housing

A campaign to build housing on the site of the soon-to-be-shuttered airport is drawing pushback from opponents of new development.

The Independent UK

The 10 best family-friendly hotels in LA for experiencing Hollywood with children

The City of Angels has plenty to offer visitors of all ages – here’s our round-up of the best places to stay with a family in 2025

Salon

Erewhon reopens after cockroach scare

The upscale grocer's Santa Monica location was closed temporarily due to a "major violation"

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