Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk. Forecasters,

Denise Amos It shouldn’t be this hard to get money into the hands of parents struggling to feed their children. But in California, where even the simple can get real complicated, hundreds of millions of federal dollars meant for hungry kids have slipped away unspent.

Stefanie Dazio and Jamie Ding A federal judge heard arguments Thursday over whether a boat captain should pay restitution to the families of 34 people killed in a California scuba dive boat fire in 2019,

Election: Monday begins the process for candidates to pull papers for elected office, including Council, Rent Control Board, School Board and Santa Monica College Board, four months until the November election. Courtesy Graphic Santa Monica’s election ...

The strategy adopted by the HCHC was to provide a presentation and then have questions answered by relevant officials at different "stations"

Lisa Peterson interviewed first at Kohl’s, then at TJ Maxx and Target. She applied for jobs at Raley’s, Safeway, Applebee’s, and Olive Garden, too. Once, she advanced to a second interview at the Cheesecake Factory,

A project two years in the making has brought the spirit of skateboarding’s origins back to the sport’s birthplace. On June 30, the California Heritage Museum launched its exhibit “Dogtown and the Legendary Z-Boys,

The politics and progress against homelessness are reaching an inflection point in Los Angeles, and the next few months may determine whether the region turns the corner on this issue or loses patience with leadership.

Dear Kelly: We have a homeowner that insists that the HOA must have the complainant in a harassment violation present at his hearing? Is it required? M.H., Pacific Beach Hello Kelly, good commentary on disciplinary hearings in your recent column. Following ...

California — a state whose officials love to tout it as the world’s fifth largest economy — is a year late in producing a report on its own financial health for the sixth year in a row. The most recently available such report,

Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy’s locations south of Los Angeles, took orders at the register on a recent day and emptied steaming hot baskets of French fries and chicken nuggets, salting them with a flourish.

Cutting funding to these programs would be a disservice to the many jobseekers who rely on these opportunities to improve their lives.

Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes the Main Street Summer SOULstice Festival, Anderson Paak at Night Market Thursdays at The Bungalow, DineLA Restaurant Week Deals and much more.

NASHVILLE Before my first visit there, a week ago, I didn’t know all that much about Nashville, longtime capital of country music, but which country music? 50 years ago they began embracing a commercial,

This year has seen a true entertainment revival on Main Street, one that has continued into July with the return of a standout soiree. After years of dormancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summer Soulstice Festival returns on Saturday for its 20th anniversary.

Bringing in tourists and experienced art collectors alike, Ten Women Gallery is celebrating 30 years of womanhood and creation that has kept Main Street colorful. The brainchild of 10 Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH) parents in 1994,

From July 5 through July 7, Santa Monica experienced its first three-day stretch of temperatures 75 degrees Fahrenheit or above in 2024, a result of a gradual warmth that began at the end of June. Max temperatures reached 76 on July 5, 78 on July 6 and 75 ...

Renowned for their exceptional physical therapy services, Physical Therapy Works embodies a collaborative culture where every voice is valued. Embracing the concept of “beginner’s mind,” they foster a culture of continuous learning,

IntoMeSea beckons seekers of holistic wellness with a myriad of transformative therapies. Founded by Jennifer Williams, this healing sanctuary offers an unparalleled journey into mind, body, and spirit rejuvenation.

Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help.