Local news. Entertainment. Westside stories.
About the Santa Monica Sun
The Santa Monica Sun is a digital news source covering Santa Monica and Los Angeles’ Westside communities with a mix of local reporting, community stories, entertainment coverage, and shareable news that keeps readers informed and engaged.
Our mission is simple: publish stories that are informative, accessible, and enjoyable to read — without a political agenda. We aim to reflect the energy, curiosity, and character of the communities we cover.
Thanks for reading.
Sean Daly
Editor & Founder
Meet the Team
Sean Daly
Editor & Founder
Sean Daly is a veteran journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Post, Toronto Star and People magazine. He is a 30 year resident of Santa Monica.
Doug Rapp
News Contributor
Doug Rapp is a writer originally from Kentucky. He recently moved to Los Angeles from Chicago.
Russ Weakland
Entertainment Contributor
Russ Weakland is a longtime celebrity and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles. He has contributed exclusive news and interviews to dozens of outlets, including TMZ and HollywoodLife.com.
Lauren Coates
Entertainment & Movie Writer
Lauren is a graduate of DePaul University and a former writer for Variety. Her work has also appeared in Yahoo News and MSN.
Join the Fun
Are you passionate about the news?
We are always interested in hearing from writers, reporters, and contributors who know the Westside, have a strong voice, and want to help cover the stories people are talking about.
If you are interested in joining our team, email us at .