July 3, 2025 -- As Independence Day weekend approaches, two stretches of Santa Monica State Beach are under Public Health advisories due to high levels of bacteria.

Santa Monica Place, the upscale outdoor shopping center at the heart of the incident, was evacuated and searched by law enforcement, as police urged the public to avoid the area. Authorities confirmed ...

L.A. County officials have issued an advisory warning people not to swim, surf, or play in the water 100 yards on either side ...

Enjoying three days in Los Angeles with kids on a budget—following an itinerary focusing on low-cost and free things to do—is ...

The event — which kicked off on the first day of Pride Month this year — is among the oldest cycling fundraisers for HIV and ...

Millions of people visit Santa Monica beaches each year, but if you swim near the pier area, be warned that the water is the most polluted in the state, according to Heal the Bay’s research. An ...

Santa Monica Pier landed second on the “Beach Bummer” list, behind a beach in Mexico, due to ongoing persistent water quality issues, despite upgrades such as stormwater capture systems and ...

Cleaning up the waters near the Santa Monica Pier needs to happen soon, with the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics nearing and likely to bring even more visitors to the region, she noted.