In Santa Monica, homelessness is no longer just a problem, but a city-declared local emergency. While Santa Monica witnessed a 6% decrease in homelessness over the past year (according to LAHSA’s annual count), there was a dramatic 15% increase from 2022 ...

MOORPARK, Calif. (AP) — California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed one fast-moving wildfire near multimillion-dollar properties along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu while hundreds of residents fled another fire farther north as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.

It's been a busy year for the Santa Monica hotel scene, and the future is looking even brighter with the mass renovations planned for the Miramar Hotel site taking another step in October.

Santa Monica's Pier Bridge Replacement Project will begin bidding in Spring 2025; the $29M project aims to improve safety and accessibility.

Anímese a recorrer todos los atractivos turísticos de este municipio que ha sido reconocido como uno de los mejores pueblos para el turismo por la OMT.

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A recent red tide off the coasts of Santa Monica and Malibu has caused noticeable odors due to a dense bloom of microscopic algae, also called “red algae bloom.” The phenomenon, triggered by warm water and nutrient influx,

Nathan Hochman, who mounted a vigorous campaign to lead the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, held a substantial lead over incumbent George Gascón, according to early returns.

The Sound Of Music and Lawrence Of Arabia were epics that mattered. The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg was very accessible. And I liked If…., which was powerful and encapsulated the way we were all feeling in the 1970s with the Vietnam War raging and pushing back against authority.

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.