Even in sending this letter, I fear that I, an older, white, third-generation Californian, might also become a target of these hate-filled people who now have so much power,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion directing the Probation Department to implement enhanced security measures and expand substance abuse treatment at juvenile detention centers following a series of drug-related incidents.
IB FutureFest is in full swing, with hundreds flocking to the Santa Monica Pier for the inaugural event, which has transformed the iconic boardwalk into a hub of innovation, networking and entertainment.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has asked a state appellate court to overturn a judge’s controversial decision to grant mental health diversion to a man accused of carrying out a racially charged violent assault that left a 64-year-old homeless man permanently disabled.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new executive order aimed at accelerating post-wildfire construction as local, state and federal leaders marked six months since twin firestorms devastated both the Palisades and Altadena regions,
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed three motions to protect immigrant communities amid escalating federal immigration enforcement operations that began in early June. Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L.
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.
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.
A large tree branch killed a child and injured several people at a campsite in the Santa Monica Mountains Wednesday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the branch fell on a campsite near the 1900 block of Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas near the entrance to King Gillette Ranch Park.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Sarah Mahin as the first director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, the county's consolidated department focused on homelessness solutions.
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.
In the long shadow of his policies, renewed attention is being paid to Miller’s upbringing in the famously liberal enclave once dubbed 'the People’s Republic of Santa Monica.'
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,
Continuing the red theme, Lovato posed during golden hour in the Janessa Dress from Reformation. The $228 LRD (little red dress) is covered in white polka-dots, while the flared skirt mimicked a drop-waist silhouette. Diamond stud earrings, a complementary tennis bracelet, and her engagement ring added some sparkle to the minimalist mini.
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The Guardians surprised the Yankees 4-0 in the middle game Wednesday night, as RHP Luis Ortiz baffled New York with 5 2/3 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts on 92 pitches, while the bullpen took over and tossed 3 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball with just 2 hits and no walks on 46 pitches.
LOS ANGELES - A month after it was vandalized, one of the Kobe and Gianna "Gigi" Bryant murals has been restored. The mural in downtown Los Angeles, located near 14th and Main streets, featured Kobe and Gigi Bryant holding a basketball, with the LA skyline behind them.
Crossroads varsity baseball team is crowned the Gold Coast League Champions, ending a 15 year title drought and cementing their place as a reputable high school baseball team. With a win of 11-2 against Viewpoint,
Santa Monica Library Presents: The Manzanar Baseball Project From J.A. to Shohei: During the 1940s, baseball was truly the National Pastime of America – even in the WWII concentration camps.
On a perfect day at Ocean Park Beach, the LMU Lions women’s beach volleyball team defeated the Santa Clara Broncos in dominant fashion, 5–0, in the WCC Tournament. The five pairs Chloe Hooker ...
Bakersfield College’s men and women’s swim teams took second and sixth place, respectively, at the Western State Conference Championships at Santa Monica City College last weekend.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
The City of Santa Monica will not host the beach volleyball event at the upcoming 2028 Olympics, after negotiations with the LA28 organizing committee fell through.