12-Story apartment tower proposed on Santa Monica single-family lot. The 32-unit project near the E Line would replace a single-family home and is the second Santa Monica development proposed under SB 79. http://patch.com/california/santamonica/12-story-apartment-tower-proposed-santa-monica-single-family-lot

SMC to hold three glass pumpkin sales this fall. Santa Monica College holds three glass pumpkin sales in October at Virginia Avenue Park, SMC Campus, and Pacific Palisades. Handcrafted art supports local charities. https://www.smdp.com/smc-to-hold-three-glass-pumpkin-sales-this-fall/

Detectives are investigating the 27-year-old model’s suspected overdose, while SMPD says it is too early to discuss possible charges.

The 82-year-old woman was struck while walking in a marked crosswalk at 5th Street and Wilshire Boulevard, police said.

http://patch.com/california/santamonica/82-year-old-pedestrian-critically-injured-santa-monica-collision

The landmark neon sign was originally expected to come down in January, but nine months later its long-awaited restoration is approaching. http://patch.com/california/santamonica/iconic-santa-monica-pier-sign-finally-coming-down-restoration

Cotti, which launched in China in 2022 and has exploded to more than 18,000 stores worldwide, is plotting a California takeover. https://westsidetoday.com/2026/09/24/why-is-a-chinese-coffee-chain-opening-two-shops-in-santa-monica-video/

Santa Monica-Malibu parents urged the school board on Sept. 17 to restrict classroom screen time, citing concerns about movies replacing recess and unclear app policies in the… Read more

Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to upzone 89 single-family lots near Expo/Bundy transit station to temporarily exempt the area from California’s SB 79 state housing… Read more

Starbucks will close stores on Main Street and Wilshire as part of a plan to shutter about 250 underperforming coffeehouses across North America according to a statement from the Company CEO released this… Read more

L.A. Mayoral race, homelessness, bus fest, Culver City, LAX, Santa Monica, car-nage, and more. https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/25/fridays-headlines-159

Santa Monica College holds three glass pumpkin sales in October at Virginia Avenue Park, SMC Campus, and Pacific Palisades. Handcrafted art supports local charities. https://www.smdp.com/smc-to-hold-three-glass-pumpkin-sales-this-fall/

Detectives are investigating the 27-year-old model’s suspected overdose, while SMPD says it is too early to discuss possible charges.

http://patch.com/california/santamonica/police-search-drug-source-presley-gerbers-santa-monica-death

82-Year-Old pedestrian critically injured in Santa Monica collision.

The 82-year-old woman was struck while walking in a marked crosswalk at 5th Street and Wilshire Boulevard, police said. http://patch.com/california/santamonica/82-year-old-pedestrian-critically-injured-santa-monica-collision

Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to upzone 89 single-family lots near Expo/Bundy transit station to temporarily exempt the area from California’s SB 79 state… Read more

Santa Monica-Malibu parents urged the school board on Sept. 17 to restrict classroom screen time, citing concerns about movies replacing recess and unclear app policies in… Read more

Rotary Club of Santa Monica accepting nonprofit grant applications up to $3,500. Deadline Oct. 9. https://www.smdp.com/rotary-club-of-santa-monica-accepting-community-grant-applications/

The 32-unit project near the E Line would replace a single-family home and is the second Santa Monica development proposed under SB 79.

http://patch.com/california/santamonica/12-story-apartment-tower-proposed-santa-monica-single-family-lot

Cotti, which launched in China in 2022 and has exploded to more than 18,000 stores worldwide, is plotting a California takeover. https://westsidetoday.com/2026/09/24/why-is-a-chinese-coffee-chain-opening-two-shops-in-santa-monica-video/

Shana Epstein, a Santa Monica resident with 30+ years in public works and economic development, becomes the new CEO of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce effective Oct.

https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-chamber-of-commerce-names-shana-epstein-ceo/

Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to upzone 89 single-family lots near Expo/Bundy transit station to temporarily exempt the area from California’s SB 79 state housing… Read more

Santa Monica backs plan to pipe purified wastewater into tap water as self-sufficiency goal slips. Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a water strategy to pipe purified wastewater into the city’s drinking supply within a decade as local self-sufficiency efforts… Read more

Rotary Club of Santa Monica accepting nonprofit grant applications up to $3,500. https://www.smdp.com/rotary-club-of-santa-monica-accepting-community-grant-applications/

Cotti, which launched in China in 2022 and has exploded to more than 18,000 stores worldwide, is plotting a California takeover. https://smmirror.com/why-is-a-chinese-coffee-chain-opening-two-shops-in-santa-monica-video/

Police search for drug source in Presley Gerber’s Santa Monica death.

Detectives are investigating the 27-year-old model’s suspected overdose, while SMPD says it is too early to discuss possible charges. http://patch.com/california/santamonica/police-search-drug-source-presley-gerbers-santa-monica-death