Chamber Music Palisades presents the world premiere of 'Due Voci' by Grammy-winning composer Lolita Ritmanis on Feb. 4 at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. The program also features works by Beethoven, with performances by LA Opera's principal cellist and other distinguished musicians.
The Santa Monica College Planetarium presents winter shows exploring the solar system and black holes on Fridays and Sundays. Shows feature the latest astronomy news and are hosted by Sarah Vincent, with tickets ranging from $7-16.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to protect gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, opposing proposed federal restrictions that would block Medicaid coverage and penalize providers offering such services.
The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to maintain the city's Disabilities Commission as a standalone body, rejecting a staff recommendation that would have merged it with housing
Malibu City Council adopted Ordinance No. 531 on Jan. 12, incorporating the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments addressing seismic risks, fire hazards and environmental conditions. The updated codes affect all new construction and major renovations.
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity has opened applications for nearly $500,000 in grants to help 100 entrepreneurs launch commercial operations, with Launch Grants of $5,000-$10,000 and Academy Grants up to $2,000.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved developing an ordinance to establish ICE-Free Zones across County properties, preventing federal agents from using public spaces for unauthorized immigration enforcement.
Los Angeles County Board Chair Hilda Solis led a moment of silence honoring victims of federal immigration enforcement violence, including Renee Nicole Good and others shot by ICE agents across the country, criticizing the 'deadly consequences' of current policies.
Bruce Lurie Gallery in Santa Monica presents 'Typeland,' a solo exhibition by Lorenzo Marini featuring 15 paintings and immersive installations that transform typography into art. Opening January 17 at 608 Santa Monica Blvd.
Caltrans will implement a 55-hour closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard from PCH to Grand View Drive January 17-19 to install an 84-inch reinforced concrete pipe. The closure is part of ongoing recovery efforts from the Palisades Fire.
California's unsheltered homelessness decreased by 9% in 2025, the state's largest reduction in over 15 years. Gov. Newsom credits billions invested in programs like Homekey and Proposition 1 for turning the crisis around despite national increases.
Santa Monica's Fairview and Ocean Park Branch Libraries will expand from self-service to full-service operations three days weekly beginning January 20, offering librarian staffing, technical assistance and programs as part of the city's Realignment Plan.
