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.

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

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

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!

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

Officials hope that open-container laws will boost downtown foot traffic without inviting chaos. The program includes ID checks, designated drink zones, and strict hours to keep things under control.

Chef Andrew Kirschner's beloved eatery has survived a fire, a destructive riot that shut him down for months, and the pandemic to keep his beloved restaurant alive for 13 years

Don't miss the gripping production of ‘Face Divided’ at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, delving into generational trauma and poverty with a powerful message.

California uses algorithms to predict whether incarcerated people will commit crimes again. It has used predictive technology to deny 600,000 people unemployment benefits. Nonetheless, state administrators have concluded that not a single agency uses high-risk forms of automated decisionmaking technology.

Explore the effects of California’s rising rents on public transit ridership in urban areas, as highlighted in a recent UCLA study.

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

Developer Rick Caruso confirmed Wednesday that Palisades Village will reopen in early to mid-2026, with luxury retailer Elyse Walker slated to return as the flagship tenant. The announcement was made during a press conference at the construction site,

A Waymo charging station in Santa Monica is driving neighbors mad after they say the rideshare vehicles have driven up noise pollution in the area.

The impact of Trump tariffs on California's ports is worse than during COVID-19, leading to job losses and reduced cargo traffic.

A campaign to build housing on the site of the soon-to-be-shuttered airport is drawing pushback from opponents of new development.

Marina del Rey will mark its 60th anniversary with a free community celebration featuring music, art and cultural performances at the waterfront Saturday.

Stay updated on the latest traffic conditions and road closures along the pacific coast highway. Plan your trip accordingly. #PCH #traffic

Santa Monica Place faces challenges as two retailers close their doors, reflecting broader economic struggles in the city.

Some Santa Monica residents are protesting two new Waymo charging stations using unconventional means, including 'Stacking the Waymos.'

A security camera captured the moment a Waymo self-driving car stopped mere seconds before colliding with a runaway dog in a Santa Monica neighborhood. Laurie Perez reports.