Indulge in a curated Brazilian surf & turf experience at Fogo de Chão, now available for a limited time in Santa Monica.

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.

Discover LA County comprehensive plan to save homeowners up to $30,000 in construction costs and $3,000-$10,000 annually in property taxes.

There is no tomorrow. Today is not as bad as it can get, but the pace of getting there is faster, better organized and more ruthless than most imagined. (Not me, I read Projet 2025 in 2024, but there is no moral high ground when the boat we are all in is rapidly sinking, in alligator-infested waters.)

Celebrate Malibu's coastal heritage at the free "Coastal Reflections" art exhibition opening reception on July 13 at the Malibu City Gallery.

Get the details on how eligible students in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District can receive free and reduced-price meals for the 2025-26 school year.

The program's 24/7 respite hub, located at Main Street and Pico Boulevard, provides immediate support including light snacks, clean clothing and a safe resting place. Exodus Recovery staff initiate case management services to connect participants with housing resources, substance use treatment and mental health care.

California air quality regulators are failing to address landfill pollution, putting communities at risk of toxic exposure and health issues.

Dear Santa Monica, As a longtime resident, Recreation and Parks Commissioner, and Board member of the Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition (Wilmont), I’m reaching out to you with strong conviction about why the Santa Monica City Council should continue its modest but essential funding for neighborhood groups.

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,

LA County takes legal action against immigration raids and launches "Know Your Rights" initiative for young activists

California recorded its second-lowest homicide rate since at least 1966 in 2024, as nearly every major crime category declined across the state, according to new data released by the California Department of Justice.

Indulge in California-seasonal cuisine and neighborhood hospitality at Diner Antonette, a tribute to Bob Lynn's late mother.

Learn about resilience, kindness, positivity, and more at Dr. Laura Gabayan event in Santa Monica, where she'll discuss the keys to a meaningful life.

Strengthening services for homeless pregnant individuals and new parents in Los Angeles County approved by Board of Supervisors

California Legislature expands Film and TV Tax Credit Program to $750 million, boosting jobs and economic activity in the state.

Gorbos highlighted efforts to bring Netflix’s “Is a Joke” festival to Santa Monica and argued that DTSM needs more board members who’ve “built something here from scratch and still show up every day to run it.

The Santa Monica Department of Transportation on Monday officially launched its new Prohibition Order Program, giving Big Blue Bus officials the authority to bar passengers who repeatedly violate transit rules or commit crimes aboard the city’s buses or at transit facilities.

Learn about the new regulations for Short-Term Rentals in Los Angeles County and the measures being taken to protect residents and neighborhoods.