A sewage discharge just down a stretch of beach just south of Torrance on Sept. 7, with public health officials keeping the area closed until bacteria levels meet health standards. The County Department of Public Health took samples Saturday after closing the beach,

Santa Monica Pier, with the midway games of Pacific Park perched on it, is an iconic site. It’s home to the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel and close to the birthplace of beachfront ...

Santa Monica Pier, with the midway games of Pacific Park perched on it, is an iconic site. It’s home to the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel and close to the

A student was sent to the hospital with cuts after a fight near Santa Monica High School Monday. (Nicole Charky/Patch) SANTA MONICA, CA — A student on Monday was sent to the hospital after a ...

Santa Monica city officials and residents are calling for an end to a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health weekly needle exchange program in Reed Park. In an open letter sent to county ...

She won an Oscar at age 26, and then founded a lifestyle brand called Goop that today is worth a reported $250 million. What does turning 50 look like to the actress and wellness entrepreneur?

Former President Bill Clinton and members of the Nine will participate in a program at 5 p.m. today at the Clinton Presidential Library. The event isn’t open to the public becau

Jonathan Coe's affecting book will delight film nerds with its poignant portrait of the legendary writer/director Billy Wilder

It was once thought that the Palos Verdes fault zone was a series of little faults, but a new study from Harvard University suggests otherwise! For some people just hearing about

The Orange Coast College Pirates tasted victory for the first time this season Saturday at Lebard Stadium. OCC defeated 41-7 Saturday in a matchup between two teams looking for their first win of the year.