With a new wave of COVID-19 cases spiking across the state, officials emphasize the importance of vaccines to prevent widespread disruptions.

It’s axiomatic that institutions, whether governmental, academic, philanthropic or corporate, rarely reform themselves. Universally, if systemic change occurs, it tends to come from outside the existing structure for one overriding reason: Those who wield authority within the institution don’t want to risk having their powers diluted or eliminated.

Paulina Cuenca and Ivan Lozano from the police academy and the Field Training Officer program last week. Cuenca is a former soccer player who played for the Republic of the Philippines. Lozano, a Southern California local,

I’ve been looking for you.” These were the words that haunted me during the more than two decades I spent living on the streets of Los Angeles, from 1977 to 1998. At the time, the city enforced robust anti-camping laws that kept homeless people out of sight but made it nearly impossible for friends,

The Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles in 2020. Photo by Kirby Lee via AP Photo By Dan Walters It’s axiomatic that institutions, whether governmental, academic, philanthropic or corporate,

Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media during a press conference unveiling his 2024-25 January budget proposal at the Secretary of State Auditorium in Sacramento on Jan. 10, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr.

Saturdays throughout the month will feature the Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community, Art, Music, Picnic) series at Tongva Park, highlighting world music and art.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education approved a revised policy on alcohol and drug offenses.

The Los Angeles City Council Transportation Committee unanimously passed a motion on Wednesday to regulate the dwelling of oversized vehicles, including RVs, near schools, daycare centers, parks, and residential neighborhoods.

MAVIS!– courtesy photo NOTEWORTHY!!! But not about music, or the arts (directly). I learned Tuesday that all three members of “The Slate” – PHIL BROCK, CHRISTINE PARRA, OSCAR DE LA TORRE – pulled papers to run again in November for City Council.

Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Endless Summer Camp, The Festival of Chariots, National Night Out, and much more!

Pacific Palisades native and Palisades High School graduate Miles Partain is the youngest-ever member of USA's Olympic Men’s Beach Volleyball.

Though a much less hectic agenda than this past week, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board of Education will get a chance to shape future objectives on Thursday. Though a much less hectic agenda than this past week, the Santa ...

Of course all that is about our current national political scene. Project 2025. But what about here in Santa Monica? We’re divided, but it’s not that bad, is it? No. There are no plans for mass deportations (that I know of). Although a lot of longtime ...

A few minutes before midnight on Monday night, a hit and run occurred in the 1200 block PCH, southbound, between a sedan and pedestrian.

I’m a sucker for the Olympics. I enjoy the pomp and splendor. I marvel at the physical and mental stamina of the athletes

Incumbents Christine Parra, Oscar de la Torre and Phil Brock have announced their intention to run for office. The three had been noncommittal about their plans before pulling papers on Monday. “I am honored to announce my candidacy for City Council once again.

The suspect in a 2023 shooting in Palisades Park has taken a plea deal as part of a joint investigation with the Los Angeles Police Department. On the evening of January 18, 2023, SMPD Officers responded to a ‘Shots Fired’ call in the 1500 block of Palisades Park.

In a dramatic courtroom scene on Thursday, Isaiah Caldwell, a Venice Shoreline Crips gang member, was sentenced to the maximum term of 18 years

Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments on state land, including lots under freeways