FILE – This Sept. 6, 2012 file photo shows the Amazon logo in Santa Monica, Calif. Amazon has signed a lease for a new office space in Manhattan that will house more than 1,500 employees, less than a year after pulling out of a deal for a larger headquarters in the borough of Queens after politicians and activists objected to nearly $3 billion in incentives.

State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge), who introduced the bill with Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and Sen. Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park), held a town hall on Friday at Descanso Gardens to provide a brief overview on the proposed bond’s impact at the local level. Several local conservancy groups were on hand to detail the ...

“Please resolve this ASAP to ensure all students are able to vote.” Voters were also met with long lines at centers at USC and Santa Monica College, according to Návar. Bernie spokeswoman Anna Bahr said volunteers were handing out pizzas to voters at the campuses "to encourage them to stay in line and cast their ballots." Sanchez said the ...

On most Tuesdays, you can usually find the back courtyard of the People Concern in Santa Monica filled with a bustling crowd of the area's homeless population picking up free groceries. This past Sunday, that same courtyard hosted two voting booths for the first time. It was part of a Los Angeles County initiative to increase voter ...

Jamie Chung chose a colorful number for the Zodiac spring ’20 launch in Santa Monica, Calif. The “Once Upon a Time” actress sported an oversized varsity-style coral cardigan from Adeam and a pair of coordinating high-waisted, wide-legged trousers for the event at Élephante Beach House. More from Footwear News The “Real World” alumnae ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EZ Texting, the #1 SMS marketing software for business, today announces its Agency Partner Program, allowing marketing and advertising agencies to use the EZ Texting platform to provide text marketing services to their clients. By providing a suite of tools, including built-in compliance features and ...

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — West L.A. County is anticipating results for the 33rd District U.S. Representative seat as votes are being tallied Tuesday night. Six candidates were running for the position. They are: Incumbent Congressman Ted Lieu (Democrat);

As overflowing inboxes and constant notifications compound work-related stress and anxiety, seven wellness resorts favored by industry executives and stars offer places to unplug from phones and laptops.

In this episode of Transparency, WealthManagement.com Managing Editor Diana Britton talks to Robert and Greg, both financial advisors with Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, Calif., who co-lead the LGBT group at their firm. They share their stories in greater depth and explain what they’re doing to support the ...

Bolt Mobility, a Miami Beach-based electric scooter rental startup, has secured a $30 million in Series A funding. The deal comes as e-scooters expand rapidly in major metropolitan areas — including in South Florida — as a viable transportation option to avoid gridlocked roads.