Experience the transformation of Taco Por Favor Bar & Grill: from fast-casual taco joint to upscale restaurant and bar in Santa Monica.

There are no shortage of reasons not to build housing in California. Labor costs, even without regulatory requirements, are high. So are interest rates. Tariffs and aggressive immigration enforcement are more recent sources of uncertainty. Developers are always happy to complain about slow permitting, high local fees and inflexible building codes.

Uncover the surprising resilience of real estate near Wildfire zones in Los Angeles. Prices near burn areas increased 4%.

PFAS concentrations in Los Angeles and Santa Ana rivers exceed federal safety limits, posing serious health risks to communities.

California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard aims to cut emissions from cars and trucks while experts debate potential gas price impacts.

Learn how to prevent fires and injuries during your celebrations with these guidelines from Cal Fire officials.

Discover how LGBTQ+ leaders in Los Angeles County are making a difference through advocacy and community support.

Santa Ynez Reservoir serves as supplementary storage during peak demand periods and provides backup if trunk lines or other infrastructure face problems. Unlike open-air emergency storage tanks used for firefighting, the covered reservoir is part of the drinking water distribution system and must remain sealed for safety and regulatory compliance.

Learn how to keep your furry friends safe during the 4th of July festivities with these essential pet care guidelines.

The new restaurant marks a major shift in strategy for the family-owned mini-chain, which already operates locations in Venice, West Los Angeles and Santa Monica’s Olympic corridor.

California has entered the final phase of construction on what will become the world's largest wildlife crossing, a groundbreaking project designed to save mountain lions and other species from extinction while protecting hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.

The man accused of opening fire on two teenagers inside a Waymo vehicle and later shooting a Santa Monica police officer is now facing multiple felony charges, including three counts of attempted ...

SMMUSD appoints Brandyi Phillips, a Navy veteran with experience in federal agencies, as chief communications officer.

Protect wildfire survivors from price gouging with extended housing protections in Los Angeles County until 2025.

Find out about the extensive PCH rehabilitation projects aimed at enhancing safety and reducing accidents in Malibu.

A longstanding and highly visible public art installation on the Third Street Promenade, known as the Dinosaurs of Santa Monica, is in line for long-overdue repairs and possible reimagining, as ...

Discover the controversy surrounding SMMUSD decision to merge John Muir Elementary School and SMASH into a new campus.

If those who are behind the recent immigration raids imagined that they were excising an unwanted, detached community from the rest of Los Angeles, they badly miscalculated. Instead, this region has demonstrated resolve and solidarity in the face of a threat that is not just economic but cultural as well.

Explore the legendary music career of Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind the Beach Boys, in an in-depth interview and article.

The county recorded 2,438 drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in 2024, down from 3,137 deaths in 2023 — the lowest number since 2019, according to data from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the county's medical examiner.