In stark contrast to the spring when hundreds of students were arrested and suspended for violating campus policies, far fewer participated in protests this fall. Campuses had warned students they would be enforcing these policies much more strictly than they had in the spring when rallies and pro-Palestinian encampments protesting the Israel-Hamas war grew unchecked.

In an attempt to reduce the time and cost associated with developing new housing in the City, Councilmembers voted to direct the City to return with an ordinance that allows all housing projects ...

Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor contract.

Hovanes John Jihanyan, a 41-year-old Beverly Hills piano teacher, is charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old student Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has announced that 41-year-old Beverly Hills music teacher Hovanes John Jihanyan is charged with sexually abusing his 13-year-old piano student between August 1 and November 9,

Beginning Jan. 1, hundreds of state-licensed residential treatment centers for children and youth up to age 21 operating in California must comply with a new law that brings greater transparency — particularly when they use restraints and seclusion rooms.

Child care centers throughout California struggled to find people with the right credentials to look after their babies, toddlers and preschoolers. At the same time, many people who wanted to become early childhood educators faced difficulties in earning the credentials.

Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Locals' Night Holiday Cheer on the Pier and much more! Locals' Night Holiday Cheer on the Pier: The SaMo Pier is bringing the holiday cheer this year with holiday music and performances,

California Assemblymember Rick Zbur held an awards ceremony last week at the Broad Stage recognizing some of the outstanding organizations and people in his district. Winners included: Community Excel

Samohi’s push into Project Based Learning brought the school another accolade this month, courtesy of an innovation in the sweet science of Peanut Candy Tossing. The Samohi Scalawags team representing Project Lead The Way took home the top prize in the 25th Invention Challenge at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory,

In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple’s Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have joined a parade of business and world ...

Learn about the history-making surge in reported hate crimes, including the highest number ever recorded in Los Angeles County.

A decision on whether to settle the voting rights lawsuit against the city is on the Council’s Agenda on Tuesday. It would change our at large Council elections to voting by district. Those who are no

Samohi's state-of-the-art Exploration Building and Gold Gym symbolize a commitment to enhancing student learning and preparing for successful futures.

The increased cost of prescription drugs driven by these opaque negotiations is especially detrimental to the rheumatology patients I treat, who often require several medications to manage their chronic conditions – costing some patients thousands of dollars every month and forcing others to ration medications or forego treatment altogether.

Learn about recent incidents including assaults, public death, overdose, traffic stops, and residential burglary in Santa Monica.

In January 2023, and continuing throughout the spring, rain swelled many of California’s reservoirs and creeks, engulfing homes and businesses and killing 21 people. One federal estimate says it cost the state nearly $5 billion.

Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, a move that comes as major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president. A company spokesperson confirmed Thursday evening that the e-commerce giant will also stream Trump's inauguration on its Prime Video service,

More than 3,700 residents were allowed to return to their Malibu homes on Thursday after calmer winds and rising humidity in Southern California helped firefighters battle a blaze that had forced thousands,

After shutdowns due to the Franklin Fire, a trio of schools will be back in session Monday, while another remains closed for now.

The Santa Monica Police Department has arrested a 41-year old piano teacher for abusing a 14-year old student. SMPD detectives received the report of suspected child abuse of a 14-year-old by her 41-year-old piano teacher and the Youth and Family Services ...