Of course all that is about our current national political scene. Project 2025. But what about here in Santa Monica? We’re divided, but it’s not that bad, is it? No. There are no plans for mass deportations (that I know of). Although a lot of longtime ...

A few minutes before midnight on Monday night, a hit and run occurred in the 1200 block PCH, southbound, between a sedan and pedestrian.

I’m a sucker for the Olympics. I enjoy the pomp and splendor. I marvel at the physical and mental stamina of the athletes

Incumbents Christine Parra, Oscar de la Torre and Phil Brock have announced their intention to run for office. The three had been noncommittal about their plans before pulling papers on Monday. “I am honored to announce my candidacy for City Council once again.

The suspect in a 2023 shooting in Palisades Park has taken a plea deal as part of a joint investigation with the Los Angeles Police Department. On the evening of January 18, 2023, SMPD Officers responded to a ‘Shots Fired’ call in the 1500 block of Palisades Park.

In a dramatic courtroom scene on Thursday, Isaiah Caldwell, a Venice Shoreline Crips gang member, was sentenced to the maximum term of 18 years

Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments on state land, including lots under freeways

Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments on state land, including lots under freeways

All of the sudden it’s Kamala Harris ‘ economy — a major opportunity as well as a possible risk for the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Shortly after President Joe Biden left the race a week ago,

Cal Fire had to hit it hard and fast. A quick amassing of resources — planes, choppers, bulldozers and hand crews, all at tremendous cost. That means crews cut lots of fences and dug deep fire lines with bulldozers; vegetation that protects the soil was destroyed which leads to erosion and a loss of forage for cattle and wildlife.

It’s not hyperbole to declare that California’s most serious economic, social and political issue is its chronic shortage of housing, particularly for families in the lower income brackets. As the yawning gap between demand and supply,

It directs agencies "to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while supporting and assisting the individuals living in them."

By Jim Newton Demography, politics and the unintended consequences of civic reforms have pushed Los Angeles to the left, creating an electorate hostile to Republicans and shaping the prospects of candidates and causes this November and beyond.

The California Governor issued the executive order after a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to ban sleeping outside in public spaces.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces.

Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes multiple free Summer music events, a sunset swim at Annenberg Community Beach House, sandwich and taco recommendations, and much more!

This is a good Friday to catch “Wendy’s Peter Pan” because there is a discussion with the cast an hour before the performance, and “Pay What You Will” ticket pricing. (So pay double – they deserve it.

Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, shown here in 2022, has become the fifth Democrat to announce a run for governor. Credit: Godofredo A. Vásquez There never was much of a chance that ...

I am writing to address several inaccuracies in the recent communications from Santa Monica School District (SMMUSD) regarding the City of Malibu’s decision to resume our petition for unification. As the Mayor Pro Tem of Malibu, and a member of the ...

Harris came to the 2020 campaign having hit her stride during Senate Judiciary Committee sessions, questioning Trump’s judicial nominees