Will having ‘too many cooks’ complicate recovery from deadly Los Angeles fires?
A proverb said to have arisen in 16th-century England postulates that “too many cooks spoil the broth.” When too many ...
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Din Tai Fung opening this month
The much anticipated opening of Din Tai Fung at Santa Monica Place is scheduled for the end of the month ...
State ignition lock legislation looks to curb drunk driving frequencies
Legislative officials in California are aiming to curb a deadly issue that impacts Santa Monica and beyond. This past week, ...
10-year-old Palisades girl keeps karate dream alive despite destruction of her dojo
Despite the devastating loss of her home and her dojo, 10-year-old Eden Savoian secured two bronze medals during an international ...
Reparations & Landback Program set to dominate Tuesday’s City Council meeting
This Tuesday’s City Council meeting could be another long night as the agenda is positively filled to bursting point. Among ...
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. ...
Rain Advisory extended through Monday
Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, ...
Newsom temporarily changes rent rules for some LA mansions in wake of fires
Good news if you happen to own a mansion in West Los Angeles. The post-burn ban on major rent hikes ...
EBT fraud crackdown nets local arrest while targeting foreign nationals
Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged a 27-year-old man with stealing thousands of dollars in public assistance benefits, part of ...
Should ‘aiding’ or ‘abetting’ a homeless camp be illegal?
As communities up and down California ban homeless encampments, one Bay Area city is trying to go a step further. ...
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