Comments Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced, testing the young conservative senator in his early days campaigning as part of Republicans’ presidential ticket.

Late one recent morning at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, Metro riders waited patiently to catch their trains. They shared the platform with a slew of “ambassadors” wearing bright yellow jackets — uniformed Metro Transit Security Officers and homeless outreach providers.

Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.” Fading movie star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) utters those words in the final scene of “Sunset Boulevard,” Billy Wilder’s 1950 film noir that exposes the dark reality that lies behind Hollywood’s glamorous image.

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier salutes Olympic athletes over 17 nights with the Ferris wheel’s dazzling light display filled with colors, patterns and transitions that honor and commemorate the 2024 Summer Games.

Kamala Harris was greeted by a massive, cheering crowd during the first rally of her newly announced presidential campaign in 2019. Speaking on a January day outside city hall in her hometown of Oakland,

She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

Warner Bros. Discovery informed the league Monday that it will match the $1.8 billion per year offer by Amazon Prime Video. Turner has had an NBA package since 1984 and games have been on TNT since the network launched in 1988.

Even before President Joe Biden’s long-speculated withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, allies of former President Donald Trump floated the possibility of suing to block Democrats from having anyone other than Biden on the ballot in November.

Turner Sports intends to continue its longtime relationship with the NBA. Warner Bros. Discovery informed the league Monday that it will match the $1.8 billion per year offer by Amazon Prime Video. Turner has had an NBA package since 1984 and games have been on TNT since the network launched in 1988.

I can’t keep up with the closures in Santa Monica. One major change I noticed is that restaurants in Los Angeles are starting to copy the European preference for eating outside. Many of the outdoor dining venues are in converted parking spaces ...

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The Supreme Court’s decision on homelessness will test a shelter system that’s full of problems — and lacking accountability.

High rents and home prices are affecting young adults’ futures. That’s why young voters, especially Blacks and Latinos, say housing and homelessness are the key issues this election cycle.

Bank of America announced it recently awarded its first round of grants for the year totaling nearly $3.3 million to 86 local nonprofits across Los Angeles providing workforce development, health resources and other basic needs to individuals and families.

The Police Activities League (PAL) hosted its annual Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarship Fund recognition ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at St. Monica’s Grand Pavilion in Santa Monica.

Dear Attorney Richardson, How can HOAs protect their community from becoming overrun with rentals? Can CCRs be changed to include leasing prohibition or can it be amended to limit the number of rentals to a percentage of 30%?

The Montana Branch began offering self-service hours on Tuesday, July 9, via Open+, a comprehensive self-service model that provide controlled access to the library. Community members who are pre-approved will be able to access the branch with a swipe of their Santa Monica Public Library Card on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.

The oil painting depicts a woman standing on a podium, her arm aloft as she grasps a laurel crown in her hand. A scarlet cloak drapes across her chest as she stares at the viewer. To the naked eye, the painting looks like a normal piece in an online portfolio.

Santa Monica’s artistic talent knows no bounds, with one of the city’s new standouts taking the spotlight in his hometown this past weekend. On July 13, the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards came to Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport,

Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately warned Biden that Democrats could lose the ability to seize control of the House if he doesn’t step away from the 2024 race,