Fire contaminants, sick sea mammals, and now, an A+ report card? As temperatures rise and Angelenos head into summer, one question lingers on everyone's mind: Are the beaches safe to visit? The short answer?

For the fourth Los Angeles Times subscriber hike, we traveled through federal park land and Point Mugu State Park. Thanks to all the readers who attended!

I n Santa Monica, tensions are rising between residents and Waymo, a company operating a fleet of driverless taxis. Residents have expressed frustration over noise pollution from

Two decades after debuting its winning shop-in-shop format, HD Buttercup is closing its doors and liquidating remaining inventory, citing business challenges due to tariffs and broader economic uncertainty.

Santa Monica's SaMo Pride month features events supporting LGBTQ+ communities, including a proclamation, workshops, and a pride dance.

Bay Cities Italian Deli and Bakery in Santa Monica - renowned for its "Godmother" cold cut sandwich - was ordered to close by LA County Public Health officials.

A security camera captured the moment a Waymo self-driving car stopped mere seconds before colliding with a runaway dog in a Santa Monica neighborhood. Professional photographer Christian Shenouda has taken thousands of dog pictures,

The Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica is closing to end May, ending an 86-year run of hospitality in the area. The Shangri-La was acquired by San Francisco-based tech company Sonder in 2023, and was renamed to "The Beacon."

The impact of Trump tariffs on California's ports is worse than during COVID-19, leading to job losses and reduced cargo traffic.

Discover the latest DTSM budget changes, including increased focus on parking maintenance and large-scale entertainment events.