Santa Monica College will lay off approximately 70 staff and management positions as it faces a $16.7 million deficit that could deplete reserves by 2026-27.

Santa Monica's downtown Entertainment Zone could expand from its current 3-block area to include Fourth Street to Ocean ...

California's Trauma Recovery Centers provide essential support for homeless crime victims, but Prop 36 threatens their ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week directing federal agencies to assume permitting authority for ...

Protesters across the United States staged a nationwide “blackout” strike calling for no work, no school and no shopping to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement on Friday. Santa ...

Palisades Charter High School reopened with 36 modular classrooms following wildfire damage, bringing students back to campus ...

Santa Monica City Council will vote on a new parks vision plan targeting 5 acres per 1,000 residents and a $3.5 million ...

The Makers Hive Market returns to Santa Monica Place on February 1, 2026 with 35+ local vendors, free admission, and ...

Abundant sunshine. High 78F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Methyl bromide remains in use across 36 California counties despite a 2005 phaseout recommendation, with Long Beach exposure levels nearly double state safety limits.

Volo Sports has launched in Los Angeles with plans for 15,000 adult participants and 10,000 youth athletes in recreational sports leagues across Santa Monica and LA.

Malibu's homeless population decreased to 44 in 2026, down from 46 in 2025 and 69 in 2024, marking the fifth straight year of decline thanks to outreach and housing efforts.