Accusations of anti-labor bias, a decade of poor financial stewardship and a leadership vacuum collided at Santa Monica College’s Board of Trustees May meeting, as members traded sharp criticisms
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier celebrates its 30th anniversary Tuesday, marking three decades since amusement returned to one of Southern California's most recognizable oceanfront landmarks.
The
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution affirming the district's long-standing commitment to keep its athletic fields, gymnasiums, play areas
For 84 years running, the columbarium at Woodlawn Cemetery has anchored a Memorial Day tradition that has weathered changing crowds, shifting venues and the slow filling-in of the grounds around
The Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K returned for its second year on May 17, bringing more than 4,000 runners, walkers, spectators and volunteers to one of Los Angeles’
At a time when national proficiency in civics has fallen to historic lows, a group of John Adams Middle School students were among more than 200 Los Angeles-area students Thursday
As someone who is "not the best person with bugs and stuff," Stephanie Bernaba never imagined herself becoming an outdoorsy mom.
But the mother of three is getting
A global conservation observance enters its 26th year this week with a new website, expanded resources and a renewed push to grow its international reach — all as scientists warn that
DoorDash supported more than $130 billion in economic activity across the United States in 2025, along with nearly $25 billion in tax revenues and over 1.5 million full-time equivalent
Two of Santa Monica’s most iconic restaurants are joining forces for a one night only culinary collaboration celebrating World Whisky Day next Thursday. Michelin recognized The Lobster will host
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer
The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips. Rising jet fuel costs tied to
Santa Monica police arrested a Los Angeles man on suspicion of kidnapping, rape and other charges following a pursuit that ended in an officer-involved shooting early Monday morning.
Officers responded
Santa Monica police took a kidnapping suspect into custody early Sunday morning following a vehicle pursuit and officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles.
At approximately 3:15 a.m. May 18,
A woman believed to be homeless was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a Metro bus at the intersection of Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica
The intersection of Main and Ocean Park was closed Friday afternoon while police investigated a fatal accident between a pedestrian and a bus.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department,
A Santa Monica College student was attacked in an unprovoked assault near the college's Center for Media and Design campus at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and 26th
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Construction of the 1,911-mile transcontinental railroad connecting California with the eastern half of
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Public employees’ retirement security depends on the integrity of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). However,
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There has been a lot of coverage about the crowded field of
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Imagine turning on your tap and not being sure it’s safe
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Last week Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a revised version of his eighth and final
State Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, advanced eight proposals through the Senate Appropriations Committee, a key legislative hurdle that evaluates bills on fiscal merits.
"We remain undeterred in our
Democratic Caucus Chair and Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, D-Hollywood, marked a productive week in the California State Assembly with the passage of two bills addressing foster youth stability and legal
One year after launching, the city of Santa Monica's SaMo Bridge diversion program has exceeded initial goals, connecting hundreds of justice-involved individuals to housing, treatment and supportive services.
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the Board of Supervisors announced the third and final round of the Small Business Resiliency Fund, bringing total direct financial assistance
As California continues grappling with affordability pressures, housing shortages and the long road toward recovery following recent disasters, candidates seeking higher office are increasingly being asked not simply what they
GigXR, Inc., a global leader in holographic healthcare training, announced a transformative evolution of its flagship application, HoloPatient. The company is integrating advanced Conversational AI into the platform while officially
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Newsweek has recognized Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center on its America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 list, one of 13 Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Southern California to
State Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, advanced eight proposals through the Senate Appropriations Committee, a key legislative hurdle that evaluates bills on fiscal merits.
"We remain undeterred in our
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Construction of the 1,911-mile transcontinental railroad connecting California with the eastern half of
Democratic Caucus Chair and Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, D-Hollywood, marked a productive week in the California State Assembly with the passage of two bills addressing foster youth stability and legal