Santa Monica

A racist text message was sent to thousands of Black individuals nationwide the day after the election, leaving one Santa Monica mother to urge officials to take protective measures for students.

School districts in Southern California are looking into racist text messages that were sent not only to Black students on their campuses, but also nationwide. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

The creative immersive event finds its illuminated inspiration in the classic toy.

The annual holiday lighting display begins its sparkling run at South Coast Botanic Garden.

The free-to-see show is a seasonal staple at Santa Monica Pier.

The festivity will feature activities, altars, Catrina sculptures, and cultural performances.

The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking help from the public to find a group of people who helped a victim who had been fatally struck by a driver near the beach last week. 

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after running over a woman on the beach in Santa Monica.

One person has died after they were run over by a SUV on the beach near Santa Monica Pier. Brittany Hope reports for Today in LA on Friday Oct. 18, 2024.

Dozens gathered at the quad on the main campus of Santa Monica College to honor and celebrate the life of 54-year-old Felicia Hudson. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2024.

The family and friends of a Santa Monica College (SMC) employee who was fatally shot on Monday were gripped with grief and outrage.

Felicia Hudson’s son said he’s heartbroken and outrage after she was shot and killed by a co-worker on the campus of Santa Monica College. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

Clowning, feats of daring, and amazing acrobatics festoon “KOOZA,” a whimsical journey under the big top.

The longtime Santa Monica College employee who was shot on campus by a colleague earlier this week has died, the Santa Monica Police Department said.

A longtime Santa Monica College employee was shot on campus by a coworker. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

Swifties, take note: A Taylor Swift evening is ahead at the pop-up rink, and KUSC Classical Sundays, too.

Police are investigating a shooting at Santa Monica College that wounded an employee Monday night and caused the college to shut down.

All campuses of Santa Monica College are closed after an employee was shot at the college’s center for media and design. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2024. 

Downed power lines temporarily shut down a street in Santa Monica on Saturday leaving close to 600 Southern California Edison customers in the dark until this evening, authorities said.

A man was shot and killed after stabbing an officer seemingly unprovoked Saturday outside the doors of a police station in Santa Monica. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2024.