By Kristen Hwang Special to the Daily Press Many California families want to bring their babies into the world outside of a hospital, but the state isn’t making it easy for them. Half of the state’s birth centers have closed since 2020,

By Tr California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state's progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

By Sophie Austin, Trân Nguyễn and Olga R. Rodriguez Associated Press A California lawmaker said he will introduce a bill Monday that would give admission priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University,

The Rose Café, a beloved institution in the Venice community since its establishment in 1979, has announced it will permanently close its doors. The decision comes in the wake of acclaimed chef Jason Neroni's departure in December 2023 and the subsequent appointment of chef Ray Garcia earlier this year.

California’s workplace safety board recently approved an indoor heat protection standard and urged Cal/OSHA to put it into full effect as quickly as possible. Nearly two decades after the state’s outdoor workers won heat protections,

Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes Roller Skating, Endless Summer CAMP and much more. Yacht Club Pop-Up in Marina del Rey: Denver’s Yacht Club Bar, ranked one of North America’s 50 best bars,

Following the four arrests already made relating to a fight near the Santa Monica Pier, which resulted in one victim being stabbed, two additional arrests have been made. Liamdro Galindo (DOB 08/28/2002) from Los Angeles and Agripino Salmerón Solares (DOB 06/23/1996) also from Los Angeles were arrested today,

The Winter’s Tale is one of Willie the Shake’s last, a tragi-comedy in five acts. TB’s ever-evolving staple A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been performed by them every season, for more than half a century now.

Locals came out to learn more about the Santa Monica community and about how the Police Department operates. All that and great food, goodie bags and giveaways plus a DJ who actually played really good tunes.

The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating a body found in the 1100 block of 6th Court on suspicion of murder. Officers have the area of the alley between Reed Park and 6th Street closed to traffic while detectives are working the case.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community at the annual Montana Avenue Art Walk. This beloved event will take place on September 28th from 11am to 6pm. Following the success of last year's street closure,

The suspect in an unprovoked attack on Santa Monica beach less than a week ago has been charged with attempted murder with a bail set at $2 million. The victim was a 28-year-old male resident of West Hollywood,

In a move that almost snuck under the radar last month, the City Council voted 4-3 to support an effort by an affordable housing developer to purchase another large property along Wilshire Blvd as part of a larger housing development push that will now include dedicated units for senior citizens.

The typical traditions of the July 4 holiday weekend unfolded under a stark reminder of the season, as beachgoers were burnt by rising temperatures that are expected to continue. From July 5 through July 7,

A grand tradition on the Santa Monica Pier honored the nation’s veterans and members of the Armed Forces on Monday, giving United States heroes a show worthy of their service. At the Pier, the Veterans Day ceremony brought out the big names,

The young, yet immensely talented, classical music prodigies of Santa Monica are now ready to have their skills accentuated by world-renowned artists. This coming spring, local music ensemble organization Elemental Music will introduce four-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary classical sextet Eighth Blackbird to its students.

A duo of experienced restaurateurs have blended their unique backgrounds to foster a for-locals vibe on prime Venice real estate. At the legendary 1 Washington Blvd. right off the beach lies Nalu Vida,

An algae bloom may be turning daylight waters a shade of muddy red but the phenomenon is turning evening waves an electric blue. The phytoplankton bloom occurs when a species of the organism known as dinoflagellates reproduce rapidly in warmer and calmer waters.

On October 18, The Proof of Workforce Foundation will be partnering with the Fold App and Pickle Pop at 1231 Third Street Promenade for “PickleBit.” The special pickleball tournament is themed around the Bitcoin digital currency, coinciding with the Bitcoin Peer to Peer Festival on the Promenade that day.

You’ll get five bands, with a lot of legendary punkers including San Pedro’s Mike Watt. Sun 1 – 6pm, Harvelle’s, Santa Monica, free admission, free hot dogs. The Doors movie, 70mm — I know, our revered, historic 85-year-old movie palace is known ...