I can’t keep up with the closures in Santa Monica. One major change I noticed is that restaurants in Los Angeles are starting to copy the European preference for eating outside. Many of the outdoor dining venues are in converted parking spaces ...

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The Supreme Court’s decision on homelessness will test a shelter system that’s full of problems — and lacking accountability.

High rents and home prices are affecting young adults’ futures. That’s why young voters, especially Blacks and Latinos, say housing and homelessness are the key issues this election cycle.

The Police Activities League (PAL) hosted its annual Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarship Fund recognition ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at St. Monica’s Grand Pavilion in Santa Monica.

Bank of America announced it recently awarded its first round of grants for the year totaling nearly $3.3 million to 86 local nonprofits across Los Angeles providing workforce development, health resources and other basic needs to individuals and families.

Dear Attorney Richardson, How can HOAs protect their community from becoming overrun with rentals? Can CCRs be changed to include leasing prohibition or can it be amended to limit the number of rentals to a percentage of 30%?

The Montana Branch began offering self-service hours on Tuesday, July 9, via Open+, a comprehensive self-service model that provide controlled access to the library. Community members who are pre-approved will be able to access the branch with a swipe of their Santa Monica Public Library Card on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.

The oil painting depicts a woman standing on a podium, her arm aloft as she grasps a laurel crown in her hand. A scarlet cloak drapes across her chest as she stares at the viewer. To the naked eye, the painting looks like a normal piece in an online portfolio.

Santa Monica’s artistic talent knows no bounds, with one of the city’s new standouts taking the spotlight in his hometown this past weekend. On July 13, the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards came to Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport,

Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately warned Biden that Democrats could lose the ability to seize control of the House if he doesn’t step away from the 2024 race,

This year the women-owned gallery and co-op has accomplished an amazing milestone… thirty years on Main Street in Santa Monica.” There will be free food, drinks, music and the opportunity to meet and mingle with your favorite artists. Saturday ...

File Photo A showcase of world cultures through delectable dishes will have Santa Monica residents inundated with delicious choices this weekend. Through July 26, 35 Santa Monica restaurants are highlighting unique menu items for Dine LA Restaurant Week ...

Beach: The Santa Monica Pier ranked among the most polluted beaches along the West Coast, according to an annual report from Heal the Bay. File Photo Santa Monica may be known for its beach culture, but its beach health leaves much to be desired ...

A year after he took the top job in 2019, the president of one of California’s largest and most powerful unions said in a newsletter that he wanted to be “the 800 pound gorilla” in Sacramento politics.

A renovation over a decade in the making is finally making serious headway through Santa Monica city government, giving new life to one of the area’s premier destinations. During Monday’s meeting of the city’s Architectural Review Board (ARB),

An iconic Los Angeles landmark will be playing a vital role this week in keeping kids fed in Santa Monica and beyond. On Thursday, the Westside Food Bank hosts its second Rock for Hunger event at The Viper Room in West Hollywood,

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or Afterschool Snack Program.

The first wave of candidates for elected office in November’s election pulled application paperwork on Monday, setting the stage for a hectic several months. Candidates were able to pull papers at Monday’s Candidate Workshop in Council Chambers of Santa Monica City Hall,

The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump 2024 flag and a commemorative coin. All in exchange for taking a quick survey and providing a credit card number for the $5 shipping and handling.