With a small reduction in local homelessness, officials criticize Supreme Court ruling on encampments

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Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. The case came from the rural Oregon town of Grants Pass, which appealed a ruling striking down local ordinances that fined people $295 for sleeping outside after tents began crowding ...
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While fireworks fizzle in city, SMC event gives public Independence Day spark

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Santa Monica College’s Corsair Field is the place to be for the "oo's" and the "ah's" that come with a quality firework display Credit: Courtesy photo As the most patriotic day of the year approaches, Santa Monica officials are reminding residents to lay ...
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Make a beeline for the beach this weekend for the sensational summer festival, Pier 360

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Yes, we are all lucky enough to live in a seaside town, but let’s face facts, sometimes we have to remind ourselves to get down to the coast and commit some time to actually appreciate it. So, if you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend some time on the sand,
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4th of July events

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Plus, a tribute to a San Clemente tradition that has met its end this year. This one is for the early birds. Santa Monica is hosting their Fourth of July parade along its “classic” route on Main Street to Marine, and ending at Barnard Way. Expect ...
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I'm a Californian who visited Jacksonville Beach for the first time. I preferred the Florida spot over Santa Monica for a laid-back vacation.

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I live in LA and went on a spring-break trip to Jacksonville Beach in Florida. I was surprised by how laid-back my trip to the East Coast was.
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Reforming California’s coastal law can restore balance between housing and environment

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A push to bolster housing production in California’s coastal communities in recent years has led to heated battles over potential reforms. Below, a former attorney for the California Coastal Commission says the state Coastal Act has failed to deliver on what it envisioned.
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California’s debate over coastal zone reforms has created a false choice

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A push to bolster housing production in California’s coastal communities in recent years has led to heated battles over potential state reforms. Below, a veteran elected official believes the debate has created a false choice between housing and protections.
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Cameron Diaz Was Just Seen on a Playdate With the Wife of One of Her Rumored Flings

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The moms were seen at a kids’ birthday party hosted at a Santa Monica beach, both rocking awesome looks, like Diaz wearing a flowing white shirt and loose black pants, and Prinsloo in a leopard top and wide-legged jeans. Related story Behati Prinsloo ...
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Stylish Norwegian boathouse will take your breath away. It’s for sale in California

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It also has magnificent views that include the Hollywood Sign and the Santa Monica mountains. “The current owners focused on restoring the house to the original Atomic Age period style with the main level featuring an updated kitchen,” the listing says.
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