Derek Grossman is a senior defense analyst at the think tank RAND Corp. in Santa Monica, California, and an adjunct professor in the practice of political science and international relations at the University of Southern California. He formerly served as an intelligence adviser at the Pentagon.

Pride Month, a global celebration of LGBTQ+ people, is starting this weekend in many places. It's always a mixture of party and protest.

Join us for a Free Ukulele Concert and Sing-Along at Santa Monica Public Library on June 7. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library!

Los Angeles County Assessor Urges Wildfire Victims to Update Addresses for Tax Refunds - Hundreds of refunds being returned.

Get ready for a night of drag performances, laughter, and community support at the Drag Bingo event benefiting Trans Equity Scholarship Fund.

Find out how the rejected petition for Malibu's independent school district faces further challenges and appeals.

Darius Boorn didn't mind at first when Waymo set up charging stations for its driverless electric vehicles in a parking lot next to his California home. "I thought it was cool," he said, "and then those freaking noises started.

Santa Monica residents are reportedly stepping up their efforts against driverless Waymo cars. Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 30, 2025. Details: <a href="

This weekend's "Masters of Movement 2025" performances at Westside Ballet of Santa Monica tell a story that extends far beyond the stage-one of young artists who have transformed personal challenges into artistic triumphs,

A surprise appearance by a pair of celebrities added extra excitement to Sunday’s Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in San Diego, as a world-famous musician and professional MMA fighter laced up alongside thousands of runners — turning heads and sparking buzz along the course.