Hospital Capacity In Santa Monica Area: See The Latest

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Los Angeles County and across CA.

Man Rescued From Santa Monica Surf

Paramedics & lifeguards performed lifesaving measures, and the individual was taken to a hospital.

How To Catch This Weekend's Grunion Run In Santa Monica

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife predicts the next grunion run will happen this weekend. Here's how to see it.

Match.com Agrees To Stop Two-Timing Santa Monica Singles

The online dating giant agreed to be more upfront about its automatic renewals while also making it easier to break off the arrangement.

Big Blue Bus No Longer Takes Cash, Tokens Starting Monday

Reminder: The transit system in Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood & Palisades goes "contactless" in pilot program that begins July 12.

Fireworks Near Me: Santa Monica’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Santa Monica.

LA County Library: Summer Travel

See the latest announcement from LA County Library.

Stunning Rainbow Over The Foggy Beach Bike Path: Photo Of The Day

Do you have a photo you want to share with Patch readers?

Blood Donors Needed In Santa Monica Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Santa Monica area.

Black Lives Matter Sues Santa Monica Over Protest Curfews

The suit alleges a citywide curfew was a tactic used to stifle a political protest.

ICU Medical Director Named Congressional Woman Of The Year

This year’s awards honored ‘Hometown Heroes’ in the 27th Congressional District who showed great courage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

City Announces 'We Are Santa Monica' Fund Advisory Board

The seven-member advisory board focuses on the We Are Santa Monica Fund, a donor-advised fund managed by California Community Foundation.

Strawberry Moon: See The Last Supermoon Of 2021 In Santa Monica

Watch the last supermoon of 2021: the strawberry moon.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Santa Monica

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Santa Monica.

LA County Library: Summer Solstice

See the latest announcement from LA County Library.

Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Santa Monica

The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Santa Monica approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Santa Monica Area

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

Matilija Dam Removal Underway with Santa Ana Bridge Construction

Completion of the project will create a wider channel and replace an existing bridge, allowing future removal of the Matilija Dam

Beautiful Views From Palisades Park: Photo Of The Day

Do you have a photo you want to share with Patch readers?

Annenberg Community Beach House Reopening In Santa Monica

Annenberg Community Beach House begins its reopening next week in Santa Monica.

Blood Donors Needed In Santa Monica Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

LA County Library: Managing Re-Entry Anxiety

See the latest announcement from LA County Library.

LA County Library: Juneteenth

See the latest announcement from LA County Library.

Seas The Day: Beach Cleanup & Sound Healing In Santa Monica

Join a beach cleanup and sound healing session in Santa Monica hosted by community environmental group zer0 Debris.

Santa Monica Pier's Pacific Park Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier celebrates its 25th anniversary Wednesday.

New Dog Park Planned In Santa Monica

Santa Monica could have a new dog park.

Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Santa Monica

Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Santa Monica? Take comfort: It's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.

Vigil & Group Meditation For Palestine Planned On Westside

Community members are invited to join a vigil and group meditation session for Palestine Thursday night.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Santa Monica Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held in the Santa Monica area.

The Dos And Don'ts Of Working From Home

Let us touch on some of the dos and don’ts of working from home, but remember that techniques vary from person to person

Santa Monica Community Beach Cleanup Planned For This Weekend

Join the Santa Monica community for a beach cleanup Saturday at Lifeguard Tower 20.

Santa Monica Celebrates ‘The Power Of Travel’

National Travel and Tourism Week spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry.

L.A County Parks & Recreation: RPOSD Releases $33-Million Competitive Grant Programs To Fund Parks In LA County

Los Angeles County's First-Ever Cycle of Measure A Competitive Grant Programs opens April 30

Santa MoniCARES Donates $5,000 To Heal The Bay During ‘Earth Day’

Partnering with Heal the Bay, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism and Santa MoniCARES managed the 'Earth Day' Beach Clean Up efforts

The City Center: A GOLDEN SUCCESS

Since 2014, The City Center in Ventura California has found that exceedingly rare gem of working with the homeless population - 100% success

Earth Day Beach Cleanup Planned In Santa Monica

Help keep coastal waters clean and join an Earth Day cleanup Thursday in Santa Monica.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Santa Monica Area

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

Entangled Baby Whale Sought Off Santa Monica Coast

A baby gray whale entangled in fishing line is sought along the southern California coastline. Attempts to free it were unsuccessful.

Westside: You're Not From California If You Haven't Done This

If you've never done these California activities, then you might not be from the Golden State.

Santa Monica Launches 311 Program To Improve Customer Service

The City is also launching a new mobile app that replaces the Santa Monica Works/Go system to make it easier to contact the City.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.