California lawmakers and industry leaders are rallying behind a new push to revive the state's struggling film and television industry, citing historic declines in production and growing concern over job losses and economic fallout across the state.

Delve into the tensions surrounding Senate Bill 79 and the diverging perspectives within the Democratic Party on housing legislation.

From Navy SEAL to NASA astronaut, Dr. Jonathan Kim shares his inspiring journey with SMMUSD students during a live interview from space.

Trump's tariffs on imports slow GDP growth, consumer spending stalls, financial markets tumble, recession risks rise.

McDonald's franchise owner details significant financial pressure and negative impact on sales after state's minimum wage increase.

Unintended consequences of major programs in California's history: from electricity reforms to infrastructure financing. Is SB 769 the next risk? - Dan Walters

Enjoy a variety of activities in Santa Monica this weekend, from beach pilates to a wine pairing dinner - something for everyone!

On a perfect day at Ocean Park Beach, the LMU Lions women’s beach volleyball team defeated the Santa Clara Broncos in dominant fashion, 5–0, in the WCC Tournament. The five pairs Chloe Hooker ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday the launch of an artificial intelligence-driven software system aimed at accelerating building permit approvals for communities recovering from the ...

LA County workers on strike for fair compensation and respect, affecting libraries, healthcare clinics, and administrative offices.

At the closing session of the 2025 Luskin Summit, focussing this year on equitable recovery and resilience, leaders from prominent philanthropic organizations joined grassroots advocates and community members to call for a long-term,

Homelessness remains the most pressing issue throughout the Los Angeles region with officials at the local and County level scrambling to address the ever growing crisis. While governments are working on their solutions, local youth, some of whom have been homeless themselves, are divided on the efforts.

So, every time you pump, you support Trump. It's just math. You, gas-car driver, are adding to the stockpile. I'm sure that pisses off a lot of people. I occasionally get the finger as I stand with my sign on the corner.

Just as the pier music series of the 90’s brought thousands to Santa Monica, live music and entertainment on the streets should be the magnet that attracts the city and the kind of attention we ...

Get ready for an electrifying evening filled with diverse music genres at the Battle of the Bands fundraiser for Planned Parenthood.

Once a leading voice in the anti-Trump resistance, Newsom traveled to Los Angeles and then Washington, D.C. to meet with the president and lobby for federal assistance. Trump rewarded his outreach with a détente — ceasing reference to the governor as “Newscum” and publicly promising that an “L.A. fire fix” was coming.

Learn about the potential risks to California's CalAIM program under the Trump administration's changing stance on medicaid.

California Senate bill seeks to preserve affordable housing by limiting landowners' ability to convert mobile home parks.

Celebrate genius at GeniusFest with plays on Einstein, Hedy Lamarr, and Shakespeare's Last Night Out. Unleash your inner revolutionary at this unique festival!

President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs are putting many California businesses, jobs and the state budget at risk. They’re affecting not only long-term relationships with trading partners, but an intricate web of ecosystems and supply chains.