The Los Angeles County Assessment Roll increased by $82 billion or 3.91% in 2025 despite devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes across Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Malibu, County Assessor Jeff Prang announced.
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Starbucks said Tuesday it's confident that improved store operations and new products — including a cold foam protein drink — will soon help turn around the company's lagging U.S. sales. In the meantime,
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Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America in a decade-long epidemic. Sea stars – often known as starfish – typically have five arms and some species sport up to 24 arms.
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Tesla is awarding CEO Elon Musk 96 million shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $29 billion, just six months after a judge ordered the company to revoke his massive pay package. The electric vehicle maker said in a regulatory filing on Monday that Musk must first pay Tesla $23.
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Experience a unique blend of ancient Kabbalistic wisdom and modern frequency science in Malibu this August with renowned teachers and a premiere frequency film.
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Discover why Providence Saint John's Health Center was named one of the Best Regional Hospitals for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.
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Join Venice Family Clinic for National Health Center Week, offering free health services, food distribution, and programs for the homeless.
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Repair project for Marvin Braude Bike Trail and Santa Monica Canyon Channel outlet to begin Aug. 4, ensuring a lasting restoration of the popular coastal trail.
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The Marina del Rey Tourism Board's second annual Career Day successfully introduced nearly 50 local high school students to diverse career paths in tourism and hospitality during a comprehensive Saturday event that featured guided tours,
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Learn about pollinator-friendly gardening, tomato competitions, and small-space growing techniques at the Santa Monica Community Gardens workshops in August.
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Waymo has reduced the volume of reversing beeps from its autonomous vehicles at a Santa Monica charging depot following months of noise complaints from nearby residents, the company announced Wednesday.
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Learn about the NACo Achievement Awards 2025 recognizing the Assessor's Office efforts to strengthen communities during crisis situations.
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Uber and Lyft drivers in California have been fighting for years for higher wages and better working conditions — in the streets, before state lawmakers, in court and at the ballot. Now, a bill making its way through the state Legislature would allow ride-hailing drivers to unionize.
Orange County Register
Located by the end of Route 66 near the Santa Monica Pier, the historic Chez Jay celebrates its 66-year anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 9 with a daylong retro-theme party.
Santa Monica Daily Press
California has completed assembly of the world's largest civilian helicopter firefighting fleet with the arrival of two final Fire Hawk helicopters, marking a stark contrast to federal cuts in wildfire response resources under the Trump administration.
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The Santa Monica Animal Shelter has exceeded its capacity amid a wave of animal surrenders and stray intakes, prompting city officials to waive adoption fees in hopes of easing overcrowding and placing pets into permanent homes.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Waymo has reduced the volume of reversing beeps from its autonomous vehicles at a Santa Monica charging depot following months of noise complaints from nearby residents, the company announced ...
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Join us at National Night Out 2025 in Santa Monica for a fun-filled evening with free food, games, and music at City Hall! #SantaMonicaAllStars
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to provide weekly budget updates during regular meetings as the county faces mounting fiscal challenges. The motion, co-authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L.
Santa Monica Daily Press
The city is ramping up emergency preparedness efforts as peak wildfire season approaches, urging residents and businesses to begin preparations now through coordinated outreach and planning with emergency agencies.
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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.People and Places:Los Angeles ~ Olympic Games ~ Venue (law)
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.
- SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Santa Monica will not host the beach volleyball events during the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics, the city announced this week. Officials said negotiations broke down after years of negotiations. Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete made the announcement on social media on Tuesday.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Los Angeles ~ Beach volleyball
- Hosting beach volleyball in 2028 would ultimately cost the city money. The post Why Santa Monica Rejected the Olympics appeared first on Front Office Sports.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Olympic Games ~ Olympic sports
Santa Monica will not host 2028 Olympic beach volleyball (dailybreeze.com) — Santa Monica has opted out of hosting the 2028 Olympic beach volleyball competition due to financial concerns, leaving LA 28 searching for a new venue.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Beach volleyball at the Summer Olympics ~ Adell
Santa Monica will not host beach volleyball for the 2028 Summer Olympics following a stalemate in talks between the city and organizers of the games, officials announced Tuesday. The announcement came after nearly two years of negotiations between the city and LA28,People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Beach volleyball ~ 2028 Summer Olympics
- Santa Monica will not host beach volleyball during the 2028 Summer Olympics after nearly two years of negotiations between city officials and LA28, the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee, ended formal talks,People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Negotiation ~ Beach volleyball
Santa Monica will not host beach volleyball during the 2028 Summer Olympics after nearly two years of negotiations between city officials and LA28, the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee, ended formal talks,People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Beach volleyball ~ host
A 12,000-seat beach volleyball stadium in the self-proclaimed birthplace of the beach game with the iconic Santa Monica Pier in the background was one of the cornerstones of an original venue plan that was instrumental in LA 28 convincing the International Olympic Committee to award Los Angeles the 2028 Olympics, the city’s third Games.
- The city of Santa Monica will not be hosting beach volleyball for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, the city announced Tuesday.People and Places:Los Angeles ~ Santa Monica ~ Beach volleyball
LA28 is now seeking a new venue for Olympic beach volleyball after ending talks with Santa Monica city officials by mutual agreement. City staff were informed on Friday that it plans to host beach volleyball elsewhere.
Monterola went right to work convincing Tetairoa to check out an OCVC practice. Shawny had played volleyball in college at Hawai'i Pacific. Her brother, Paka Dutro, played at Santa Monica College and has been coaching volleyball in Southern California for more than 25 years. Monterola knew him well and gave him a call.
Downstairs has the super cool theater, game room and bar overlooking the indoor sports arena that is perfect for two pickleball courts, a padel court, volleyball or huge entertaining opportunities. An elegant elevator provides access to everything.
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Friday saw a contentious battle for first place in the Boys & Girls Club intra-district 4th/5th Grade Girls Basketball Final. A “hybrid” team consisting of six SMASH students and two Roosevelt Elementary students clawed their way to victory against a conglomerate team from the Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club and McKinley Elementary.
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