Santa Monica experienced 8.8 percent more serious crime in 2018, including thefts, burglaries and aggravated assaults. The same category of crime rose by 12 percent in 2017 and 5.5 percent in 2016. Serious crimes rose 29 percent in Santa Monica … Continue reading
Venice crash: Italian newlywed died of blunt force trauma The Italian newlywed killed after a car tore across a crowded Venice Beach boardwalk died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck, coroner’s officials said Monday. The autopsy on … Continue reading
Feds target 71 medical marijuana dispensaries in L.A. County Federal authorities on Tuesday took legal action against 71 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles County, part of an ongoing campaign to crack down on the establishments. “Over the past several … Continue reading
Fund manager offers $200,000 reward in Santa Monica art theft Jeffrey Gundlach, a leading bond-fund manager, has offered a $200,000 reward for the safe return of several top-dollar artworks, his 2010 Porsche Carrera 4S and other pricey items stolen this week … Continue reading
Los Angeles and Santa Monica police are investigating at least three stabbings of homeless people as they slept and where typed and signed “death warrants” were left at the scene, according to several law enforcement sources. The victims, two men … Continue reading