President Joe Biden is establishing two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes, the White House confirmed Tuesday, as Biden seeks to conserve at least 30% of U.S.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state. But the budget
All’antico Vinaio, a rapidly growing chain of sandwich shops that originated in Italy in 1991, is preparing to open a new location at 316 Santa Monica Blvd, formally the site of Trejo's Tacos. This marks the third Los Angeles location for the Florence-based firm,
A homeless man believed to be in his late 60s was struck by a vehicle on Wilshire Boulevard on Sunday evening, but authorities say that he's expected to survive his injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 8:25pm in the 2400 block of Wilshire Blvd,
Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic "The Brutalist" and Jacques Audiard's Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical "Emilia Perez" — won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday. The Globes,
A pillar of the Santa Monica community will now be permanently featured at the place he helped create. On Dec. 21, city officials gathered at Virginia Avenue Park to unveil a plaque honoring Lloyd C.
The congressional joint session to count electoral votes on Monday is expected to be much less eventful than the certification four years ago that was interrupted by a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump who tried to stop the count and overturn the results of an election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
The Golden Globes will return Sunday with major star appeal thanks to a slew of big name nominees, including Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande and more.
California strived to maintain its environmental leadership in 2024, with voters approving a $10 billion environmental bond and the state advancing its renewable energy goals — all while navigating a major budget deficit.
Art is in the eye of the beholder, at least that’s what Margaret Wolfe Hungerford believed in 1876, but it’s unquestionably subjective. And art takes many different forms and can be displayed in many different ways,
Transportation and entertainment will be two oft-discussed topics in 2025 when it comes to new laws across the state. On the roads, California will be joining 43 other states with implementing “daylighting” laws,
“For us, it’s a little bit more of showcasing our great year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in Santa Monica.” Hamilton added that water and air temperatures will both be in the high 50s, and will be chilly especially if locals don’t use ...
Sales rose this year during the holiday shopping season even as Americans wrestled with elevated prices for many groceries and other necessities, according to new data. Holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.
Hello and Happy New Year everyone! We are very excited to announce the 30th Anniversary of the Main Street Farmers Market. Hard to believe that this market was founded in 1995 and continues to be a favorite weekly community event.
Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the region's first human case of H5 bird flu last week, marking a significant development in the ongoing outbreak that had already affected several domestic cats in the area,
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue. The victim was crossing Wilshire southbound when she was struck by a vehicle heading eastbound on Wilshire.
Newly installed Mayor Lana Negrete spent part of her holiday meeting constituents at the Starbucks across from City Hall. The morning included a performance by Samohi students and visits from other community leaders including Ericka Lesley.
Californians who try to withdraw money but don’t have enough in their bank accounts won’t fall deeper into a financial hole from having to pay a fine, thanks to a new state law. The law covers instances in which banks charge customers when their withdrawals are declined instantaneously,
With hard partying comes hard hangovers and the holiday season is probably the most problematic time of the year, with celebrations in full swing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and every other religious-linked ...
March brought significant changes to Santa Monica's business landscape, civic developments, and educational achievements, while the city grappled with public safety concerns and economic challenges. In a major business development,
Record-setting Jackson quarterback Sadler Smith announced on social media Tuesday night that he would be signing with Santa Monica College, a junior college in California. The 6-foot-2 ...
North Torrance made the first big move in the Pioneer League, defeating El Segundo and South to move into the No. 1 spot. 1 14-5-1. The Saxons won the week with Pi
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, there's theft at a Santa Monica Apple Store, a basketball player is fined for tossing an iPhone, and iPad fraud by a New Zealand rugby star.
The Palos Verdes baseball team scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to complete a rally to defeat visiting Redondo 5-2 Wednesday. Alex Forman pitched five innings in the start for PV. He allowed four hits and struck out eight.
A junior-dominated Santa Margarita baseball is proving its unbeaten record is no fluke. The Eagles improved to 11-0 on Wednesday with their second consecutive victory over Trinity League power JSerra,
It has been a busy week for Hancock Bulldogs players, coaches and programs. Catch up on the action, and the progress of several teams with these reports contributed by Allan
Social media companies have grappled in recent years with how to handle misinformation about a pandemic, a fraught US presidential election and an insurrection -- often while facing criticism for
The pickleball pickings are sparse in the city of L.A.'s vast park system, due to reluctance by officials to convert tennis or basketball courts for dual use. Smaller cities have been more nimble in adding courts.
Sheridan Kennedy scored 16 points and guard Shea Joko added five 3-pointers as the Lancers won an intense CIF-SS Division 2AA semifinal against Crean Lutheran.
Sage Hill won Division 3AA last season while Santa Monica won the division in 2020. The Lightning feature senior point guard Isabel Gomez, who averages 13.3 points. The Vikings counter with point guard Brielle Minor, a junior. Both teams rebound well so ...
Angel City Football Club has attracted more high-profile investors as the women’s soccer team prepares for its first preseason match in March. The Santa Monica-based National Women’s Soccer League expansion team completed its Series A financing round Feb.
Sage Hill (21-9) will go on the road to face Santa Monica on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the semifinals. “We started out strong,” Sage Hill sophomore Kat Righeimer said of Saturday’s game. “We didn’t start out strong last time we played them and it ...
“Should be a good one,” said Pina. “I think we’re peaking at the right time." Thacher 8, Santa Monica-New Roads 0: Jordan Yates finished with five goals and an assist and Hattie Hatton had two goals and five assists as top-seeded Thacher (12-1-1 ...
Myla Scott finished with 18 points, Haven Ramirez scored 11 points, Mimi Moon had nine points, and Alina Anguiano added six points for Pacifica in its 54-47 loss to Santa Monica in a Division 2AA second-round game. The Tritons finished the season with ...