What could such seemingly disparate people have in common? It is the shared experience of an SMC writing workshop. Each enrolls with an interest in developing as a writer, and once they find themselves together, whether in a campus classroom or online, they also find membership in a supportive and unique creative community.

LA County health officials warn of high bacteria levels at several beaches, advising against water activities.

A popular fashion retailer announced it will shutter two U.S. locations. Here's where and why the department store is shuttering stores.

Join Los Angeles County in the federal class-action Lawsuit challenging ICE tactics violating constitutional rights.

I love parks! I’ve spent countless hours in my nearly 30 years in Santa Monica enjoying them alone and with friends and loved ones, playing volleyball on the beach, playing pickleball, tennis, and basketball in our existing parks,

Six months after devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, comprehensive testing shows Santa Monica Bay beaches are largely safe for recreation, while successful conservation efforts have returned endangered fish to their natural habitats.

Executive Order N-29-25 permits fire victims to rebuild under California's 2022 building code rather than the stricter 2025 standards that take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The order affects thousands of properties damaged or destroyed in fires that burned over 47,900 acres and destroyed more than 16,250 structures across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Sheriff’s homicide detectives Thursday were conducing a death investigation after an 8-year-old boy was killed when a massive oak tree branch fell on him and four others at a camp at King Gillette Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains in an unincorporated area near Calabasas.

President Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has pushed for hardline immigration policies. Some people, including Mayor Karen Bass, wonder if Miller wants revenge on his hometown.

Five people were injured, including a child who was taken to a hospital in critical condition and two other victims who were transported with minor injuries.