Santa Monica Local News and Recommendations
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Santa Monica Steps Up Its Homelessness Response (July-August 2026)
Read more: Santa Monica Steps Up Its Homelessness Response (July-August 2026)According to the City of Santa Monica, the 2026 Point-in-Time Count found 718 people experiencing homelessness in the city, down 11.6% from 2025. The number of people sleeping outdoors fell by 18.1%, while people living in vehicles dropped nearly 30%.
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Forbes Says Everyone’s Heading Back to Santa Monica
Read more: Forbes Says Everyone’s Heading Back to Santa MonicaIt’s nice to see some good national press about Santa Monica. Forbes recently published an article titled “Why Everyone’s Heading Back To Santa Monica,” looking at how the city is getting attention again after some challenging years.