The Third Street Promenade was taken over Saturday by an annual Día de los Muertos celebration, bringing hundreds of visitors dressed in traditional holiday garb taken from indigenous Mexican and Aztec influence.
Dear Editor, Santa Monica, Berkeley, Oakland and several other cities, including Los Angeles, have well established, very “over protected” rent stabilization ordinances; therefore, Proposition 33 is redundant,
Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes Halloween celebrations all around town, a Dia de los Muertos Celebration and much more. International Artists Day: Celebrate creativity at Gallery 33 with a special artist walkthrough by Spencer Mar Guilburt,
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my support for Oscar de la Torre, who has recently been accused of antisemitism. I believe these accusations are unfounded and do not reflect the true character and intentions of Mr de la Torre.
Metro Los Angeles laid out its preliminary plans for an income-restricted housing development adjacent to the 17th Street/Santa Monica College Expo Line station this week.
I read with interest and dismay the letters and other material I received regarding my long-time colleague, Councilmember Oscar de la Torre. The reported incidents occurred many years ago but are just now coming to the surface.
Los Angeles County’s form of government hasn’t changed since 1912, when our population was just 500,000 and women didn’t have the right to vote. Today, we are home to over 10 million people — one of the most diverse populations in the world.
Dear Editor, While I have no comment on the various political opinions expressed in Devan Sipher’s October 2 piece “Keep the circus on the Pier”, I wish to address misleading statements regarding the Airport Conversion Project (SMACP) that Devan attributed to Council candidate Ericka Lesley.
Dear Editor, “…I can’t even pronounce her last name because I haven’t seen her long enough to know who she really is. I don’t even know where she comes from.” Sound familiar? Like the words of Donald Trump talking about Kamala Harris?
Tuesday’s City Council meeting did not disappoint in terms of entertainment, there was colorful language, attendees being ejected out of chambers, accusations, counter-accusations and a suspicious smell.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company. The walkout, which affected four stores in Los Angeles and three in Orange County,
Confused about Proposition 33? You’re not alone. A recent poll shows the ballot measure to give local governments more ability to limit rent increases is running neck and neck, with nearly a third of voters undecided.
This weekend, as many churchgoers celebrate Reformation Day, the congregation of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will also be celebrating the 50th anniversary of their impressive Abbott & Sieker organ. The current organ replaced the original ArtCraft organ,
By Felicia Mello Confused about Proposition 33? You’re not alone. A recent poll shows the ballot measure to give local governments more ability to limit rent increases is running neck and neck, with nearly a third of voters undecided.
When I read in The New York Times that La Grenouille, my favorite restaurant in New York City, was closing after 60 years of service, it struck a personal chord. La Grenouille wasn’t just a place to dine — it was an institution,
Less than 24 hours after 74-year-old Roric Harrison was reported missing in Houston's Medical Center area, he was located a few miles away in the Astrodome area. Harrison, who has Alzheimer's, was reported missing Wednesday night.
During her latest outing, superstar Rihanna was barely recognizable. The Fenty Beauty owner donned a Los Angeles Fire Department baseball cap and a leather mask to grab dinner at Giorgio Baldi, one of her favorite Santa Monica restaurants.
Washington Football Team fans might say they are used to Dan Snyder standing in the way of real progress. But is he also standing in the way of a sale?
Three Washington Football Team minority owners are ready to sell, but Dan Snyder stands in the way. The prospective buyers in a reportedly blocked deal for minority control of the Washington Football Team are Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano -- "billionaire co-founders of Clearlake Capital,
Before his days in a Bruins' uniform, O'Neal played high school basketball at Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California. He redshirted his first season at UCLA when he underwent heart surgery. O'Neal played as a reserve for the Bruins in 2019–20 ...
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal has been making headlines for decades because of his humor and his athleticism, but we need to also talk about his ridiculously talented family. Shaq is a father of five and stepfather of one,
Latest coronavirus headlines from Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County and across California: Date Set For Grace Community Church Coronavirus Contempt Hearing; UCLA Football To Play Cal, Not Utah, In Home Opener;
Amid the maddening haze of a national health crisis and a college football season that was doomed from the start, some magnificent news came forth Friday: Kim Ng became the first female general manager in a North American men’s pro sports league.
You don’t need to be a soccer fan to be aware of Megan Rapinoe. The Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup champion has made headlines for her political and social views. Readers might recall that Rapinoe’s name stirred up a bit of controversy with President Donald Trump in 2019 when she said she wouldn’t visit the White House ahead of her team’s Women’s World Cup championship victory.
including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Whether you overdid it on the tennis courts or have been typing way too much, there are many reasons why one or more of your joints might be achy. If you suffer from joint pain, you’re not alone. It’s hard to get exact numbers on how many people struggle with the issue,