The City of Malibu has already begun overhauling its emergency operations systems following an independent review of its response to the Franklin and Palisades fires, city officials said Monday, with
The Santa Monica City Council has authorized a sweeping reassessment of how the city addresses homelessness and affordable housing, directing staff to begin community outreach on a potential shift to
Santa Monica marked a milestone in its effort to address the regional housing crisis Thursday with the ribbon cutting of Berkeley Station, the city's first modular affordable housing
As a rare early-season heat wave sends temperatures soaring across Southern California, new research from UCLA reveals a troubling reality: extreme heat does not threaten all communities equally.
Heat maps
As "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers
At the Indian Gaming Association's annual convention in San Diego this week, two words have dominated the agenda: Prediction markets.
On public panels and in closed-door meetings, tribal
Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a
Judy Kruger, the president and CEO of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, announced she will step down from the role by the end of June, concluding a four-year tenure
Cayton Children's Museum will offer free, weekly hands-on activities for children and families at the Bundy Triangle Night Market in Sawtelle every Friday from March 27 through the
Federal officials on Thursday arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles.
Five of the cases involved
Guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a suspected stalker who threw an unknown substance at him when he arrived for an appointment in Santa Monica on Wednesday.
The
A man was shot and killed late Saturday night near a busy intersection adjacent to Santa Monica Police Department headquarters in what investigators believe was a road rage confrontation between
Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a 20-year-old woman after a jury decided the social media giant and video streamer designed their platforms to hook young users
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Gavin Newsom’s management of California’s government has certainly been less than stellar.
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Rules governing elections are generating novel possible outcomes in the races for California’s
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Pop-Up Pool Days, the Venice Beach Holi Bash, Alice in Wonderland at the Woman’s
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Nine months into the 2025-26 fiscal year, state tax revenues are running several billion
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Gavin Newsom loves to brag about his accomplishments as governor — a syndrome that sometimes
This week at the Viceroy Santa Monica, Community Collective and Spin PR convened more than 100 civic and business leaders to drive collaboration ahead of LA28 and beyond. This was
The City of Malibu has already begun overhauling its emergency operations systems following an independent review of its response to the Franklin and Palisades fires, city officials said Monday, with
The Santa Monica City Council has authorized a sweeping reassessment of how the city addresses homelessness and affordable housing, directing staff to begin community outreach on a potential shift to
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to analyze the potential economic effects of the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery–Paramount Skydance merger and develop strategies
Santa Monicans gathered in Palisades Park for the third No Kings protest.
The event included comical signs, political speeches and advocacy by several community groups.
The Santa Monica gathering was
Federal officials on Thursday arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles.
Five of the cases involved
As "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers
At the Indian Gaming Association's annual convention in San Diego this week, two words have dominated the agenda: Prediction markets.
On public panels and in closed-door meetings, tribal
The Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department will present "Hamletta & Twelfth Bro," a modern-dress double bill adapting two Shakespeare plays through distinct gender casting frameworks, April 10-26
The Santa Monica College Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jeremiah Selvey Convento, will perform a fundraising concert on Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. in The Edye