A video of White House deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller praising torture in 2003 is resurfacing once again amid public backlash over President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies. The video,
California officials are projecting an $18 billion economic impact from the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles, with organizers describing the unprecedented scale as equivalent to "seven Super Bowls a day simultaneously for 30 days.
A new boutique on Montana Avenue is aiming to redefine what it means to shop for olive oil. O&V California, which quietly opened its doors this summer offers a tightly curated selection of globally sourced extra virgin olive oils,
The first time I ever went to Chez Jay, the iconic nautically themed bar and restaurant located at the end of Route 66 just steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, actor Michael Imperioli was sipping a cocktail at the bar. For someone relatively new to Los Angeles, seeing the “Sopranos” and “White Lotus” star felt like a pretty huge sighting.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District could lose between $2 million and $3 million in federal funding if families don't complete free and reduced-price lunch applications by October 2, despite the district's universal meal program that provides free breakfast and lunch to all students.
Santa Monica State Beach ranks as the second-most dangerous beach in America for theft-related crimes, according to a new study that analyzed crime statistics at more than 500 U.S. coastal locations.
A clash between federal immigration policy and California's push for housing reform could jeopardize efforts to address the state's persistent housing crisis.
A Santa Monica business owner launched a grassroots program to address California's homelessness crisis in Los Angeles County, calling on city leaders to take action.
Join us for Santa Monica's State of the City celebration at Reed Park - a vibrant community event full of live performances and interactive experiences.
The subject line for an early version of today’s newsletter was incorrect. The City of Santa Monica does not conduct its own homeless count and is not responsible for releasing the information. LAHSA,
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Ocean Front Walk, the event attracted media, beauty enthusiasts, and curious visitors in large crowds eager to learn about Ulike's latest innovations.
The Santa Monica City Council adopted an emergency ordinance Tuesday expanding the list of items prohibited at public assemblies and community events, adding leaf blowers, traffic cones, hammers and frozen water bottles to enhance public safety.
BroadStage has announced its 2025/26 Season featuring unparalleled performances of opera, classical music, contemporary music, jazz, theater, dance, comedy and much more.
The subject line for an early version of today’s newsletter was incorrect. SMDP staff accidentally selected the erroneous entry from a dropdown list of suggested subject lines. The City of Santa ...
Homelessness in Los Angeles County has declined for the second consecutive year, according to preliminary estimates from the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. But while officials on Monday ...
I love parks! I’ve spent countless hours in my nearly 30 years in Santa Monica enjoying them alone and with friends and loved ones, playing volleyball on the beach, playing pickleball, tennis, and basketball in our existing parks,
Continuing the red theme, Lovato posed during golden hour in the Janessa Dress from Reformation. The $228 LRD (little red dress) is covered in white polka-dots, while the flared skirt mimicked a drop-waist silhouette. Diamond stud earrings, a complementary tennis bracelet, and her engagement ring added some sparkle to the minimalist mini.
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The Guardians surprised the Yankees 4-0 in the middle game Wednesday night, as RHP Luis Ortiz baffled New York with 5 2/3 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts on 92 pitches, while the bullpen took over and tossed 3 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball with just 2 hits and no walks on 46 pitches.
LOS ANGELES - A month after it was vandalized, one of the Kobe and Gianna "Gigi" Bryant murals has been restored. The mural in downtown Los Angeles, located near 14th and Main streets, featured Kobe and Gigi Bryant holding a basketball, with the LA skyline behind them.
Crossroads varsity baseball team is crowned the Gold Coast League Champions, ending a 15 year title drought and cementing their place as a reputable high school baseball team. With a win of 11-2 against Viewpoint,
Santa Monica Library Presents: The Manzanar Baseball Project From J.A. to Shohei: During the 1940s, baseball was truly the National Pastime of America – even in the WWII concentration camps.
On a perfect day at Ocean Park Beach, the LMU Lions women’s beach volleyball team defeated the Santa Clara Broncos in dominant fashion, 5–0, in the WCC Tournament. The five pairs Chloe Hooker ...
Bakersfield College’s men and women’s swim teams took second and sixth place, respectively, at the Western State Conference Championships at Santa Monica City College last weekend.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
The City of Santa Monica will not host the beach volleyball event at the upcoming 2028 Olympics, after negotiations with the LA28 organizing committee fell through.