SMBLA: The Santa Monica YMCA hosted the Santa Monica Black Lives Association (SMBLA) and representatives of other local groups for a Black History Month kickoff event on Feb. 1.
Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall signaled he was ready to bring psychedelic drugs into the mainstream of California’s mental health system, and a pair of lawmakers today submitted a bill to hold him to his word.
The Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour rolled off the NASA production line in April 1991. It flew a total of 25 missions from 1992 to 2011, clocking over 7,000 hours in space, flying 122,883,151 miles and completing 4,
URSMAnother acronym?! Just what we need.Well, maybe we do, this one. We need some umbrella, some place we can go, we beleaguered residents who care about Santa Monica’s future, and recognize and value our unique past,
While the second round of rain in Santa Monica Monday was a far cry from Sunday’s portion of the storm, the continued drenching tacked on to the mammoth precipitation totals in the area.
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. The new proposal follows Newsom’s veto of a broader bill in October that would have decriminalized the possession of ...
A crowded primary contest to fill the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein is showing again that money matters in notoriously expensive California while testing whether the state’s long-squabbling Republicans can unite behind a single candidate for an outside chance at the seat.
A pair of Santa Monicans may have missed out on a Grammy over the weekend but that doesn’t make their nominated Children’s Album any less of an accomplishment.
A powerful storm fueled by an atmospheric river pounded Southern California on Monday, causing widespread flooding, turning hillsides into rivers of mud and rocks, knocking out power to many and leading to evacuation orders in some areas.
Supporters and critics of district based voting, along with heaps of public commenters, gave the Los Angeles County Office of Education Committee on School District Organization plenty to digest last week.
One universal truth in politics is that those in power want to stay in power. From the President right down to your local HOA board, folks in power will construe the facts to support why they should remain in power.
When California Sen. Mike McGuire takes over as leader of the state Senate on Monday, it will be the first time in decades that the state’s top two legislative leaders aren’t from a major urban center.
President Joe Biden ‘s latest campaign swing is taking him across the country to Nevada, where the “first-in-the-West” primaries are under way with early and absentee voting. But the Democrat and his team are also using the visit to shore up support for the general election in November.
This week’s local high school football schedule. If information needs to be corrected, let us know at dcalhoun@scng.com. Westchester (1-1) at Kennedy (1-1), 7:30 p.m. Venice (1-1) at San Pedro (2-0),
This weekend is full of sun, sports and entertainment in the Los Angeles area. Prime Video’s FYC Fest From Aug. 12 to 14 Prime Video is hosting FYC Fest in celebration of its 30 Emmy
A 10,000-square-foot California mansion built for Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson — with, of course, an indoor basketball court and locker room with signatures on the wall from “many notable NBA players” — is for sale for $14.
People and Places:
Los Angeles ~ Magic Johnson ~ The Charlotte Observer
A 10,000-square-foot California mansion built for Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson — with, of course, an indoor basketball court and locker room with signatures on the wall from “many notable NBA players” — is for sale for $14.
A preview of what to expect in the Bay League this season. Palos Verdes is the pick to win the league title, but Mira Costa, Culver City, Redondo and Peninsula will make the weekly battles
A look at the Bay League football season. Palos Verdes is the pick to win the league title, but things will be interesting with Mira Costa, Culver City, Redondo and Peninsula contending
UCLA football receiver Jake Bobo spoke to the media after the Bruins’ fall camp session on Saturday. Bobo talked about how he is adjusting to the Southern California lifestyle, the upsides of name, image and likeness rights and his favorite food spots in Westwood.
People and Places:
Southern California ~ Jake ~ University of California, Los Angeles
Last weekend the Ridgecrest Pony and Bronco baseball teams played in the Super Regional tournaments, with the 12U team playing at Jurupa and the 14U team playing at Simi Valley.
The high school football season openers are happening in a matter of weeks. Several Southern Section teams are headed to Hawaii on Aug. 12, Zero-week games are Aug. 19 and the first week of a full schedule is Aug.