Santa Monica Observer

Santa Monica Voters Face Long Lines as LA County Sees Modest Uptick in Primary Turnout
While many people voted early or mailed in ballots, last minute political shoppers kept polling stations open past the 8 pm deadline in LA County

Santa Monica Voters Face Long Lines as LA County Sees Modest Uptick in Primary Turnout Santa Monica, CA - Voters in Santa Monica encountered notably long lines at polling locations on Election Day, reflecting a broader trend of increased participation across Los Angeles County in the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election. According to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorde...

Cougar with 9 Lives Captured by Santa Monica Police North of Montana, After 8 Hour Pursuit

The Cat's surprisingly calm demeanor allowed him to run up and down the alley all day, evading police like a robbery suspect. But in the end a tranquilizer dart allowed him to be removed from populated, pricey parts of Santa Monica.

Cougar with 9 Lives Captured by Santa Monica Police North of Montana, After 8 Hour Pursuit On Friday, May 29, 2026, a mountain lion — popularly known as a cougar — made a dramatic appearance in a quiet residential neighborhood north of Montana Avenue on 14th Street in Santa Monica. What began as an evasion saga, with the elusive big cat slipping through initial containment efforts, en...

So much sadness in just one year for Kat Timpf

Decomposed Body Discovered in Homeless Encampment Under California Incline in Santa Monica. Derrick Townsend, who is running for Santa Monica City Council in the 2026 election, said he and his dog Frank discovered the remains while walking in the area. First hand account.

Decomposed Body Discovered in Homeless Encampment Under California Incline in Santa Monica (May 16, 2026) - A decomposed body was found Saturday morning in a homeless encampment beneath the California Incline near Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), according to local resident and City Council candidate Derrick Townsend. Townsend, who is running for Santa Monica City Council in the 2026 election...