Worsening droughts, competition for scarce supplies, sea level rise, groundwater contamination, earthquakes, wildfires and extreme weather all contribute to California water woes.

Californians will ring in the new year with the unfurling of a groundbreaking law that will change how they dispose of their organic waste, particularly leftover food and kitchen scraps.

Whether you’re actively looking for a new home or just interested in other properties nearby, you can start your search with four of the newest listings in and around Santa Monica featured below. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest.

Are we in rain or clear skies this Christmas? Check out the most recent holiday weather forecast for Santa Monica.

A luxury boutique hotel situated on Carbon Beach a.k.a. billionaire’s beach, Malibu Beach Inn has enviable views across the Pacific Ocean, and conveniently, is only a 5-minute walk from Malibu Pier, and a short drive from Santa Monica,

Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of  meetings in the San Fernando Valley. Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans of all services and ages,

Keeping your holiday celebration low-key? Some restaurants in Venice and Mar Vista are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The National Weather Service forecasts a significant rainstorm to enter the area Monday bringing a half to 1 inch of rain in a fast-moving system.

Meet Isabel May, the actor starring as Elsa Dutton in Yellowstone's prequel 1883. Explore the life and career of the American star.

A shark that killed a man off the coast of central California on Christmas Eve was likely a great white, an official said. The man was pulled from the waves near Morro Bay on Friday after a surfer