In the runup to the Covered 6 decision, many of our elected councilmembers and appointed DTSM leadership lectured those of us opposed to armed security on the Promenade about how unless we had a better idea,

With the U.S. government on the brink of a shutdown, many are emphasizing the costs that will be incurred in delayed paychecks, stifled operations and even national security. But this is not just about shutting down the government but about shutting down democracy.

A transient was arrested Monday after he drove onto the Venice Boardwalk and struck a pedestrian. The dangerous situation unfolded Monday morning when a driver suspected of DUI apparently veered onto the Venice Boardwalk at Rose Avenue and drove for several blocks before striking a pedestrian with enough force to shatter the vehicle’s windshield.

ADAM BEAM A new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour next year, an acknowledgment from the state’s Democratic leaders that most of the often overlooked workforce are the primary earners for their low-income households.

The world premiere of EV spot by Yellow Dot, the nonprofit production studio founded by Adam McKay (writer/director/producer of the hit Netflix climate satire, “Don’t Look Up”) highlights the National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) webinar this weekend.

Home loan borrowing costs climbed again this week, pushing the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate to its highest level in nearly 23 years

California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Organizers of the Malibu Triathlon sprinted across the finish line this week securing an emergency authorization to hold the race this weekend after discovery of an endangered fish had threatened to scuttle the event.

New Census data recently confirmed we squandered one of the greatest achievements in poverty fighting policy this nation has ever known

Montana Avenue Art Walk & SMC Glass Pumpkin Sale , food and drink highlights including that Friday is National Coffee Day , and much more

Last week prominent City Hall critic and downtown business owner John Alle was hospitalized after a violent altercation with a homeless man in Palisades Park.

The times we are living in…. We can’t take anything for granted anymore; But doesn’t it get tiring to have to fight for everything, that shouldn’t need a fight. I think we should retire the phrase "no brainer.

Southern California runners and walkers are gearing up for the 26th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge 5k Walk/Run to be held on Sunday, October 22 at UCLA. Hosted and produced by the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research,

The Santa Monica Public Library’s Soundwaves new music series welcomes experimental vocalist and sound artist Anna Homler Saturday October 7 at 3:30 p.m., in the Main Library’s Martin Luther King Jr.

With the start of fall, and the possibility of increases in circulating respiratory viruses, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) recommends that everyone who is eligible receives the updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccines,

Cultivating wellness usually takes a village, but one wellness group is more like one small hut of educators that still gets the job done.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) will receive $15.6 million in new funding as part of a statewide handout to fight organized retail theft.

Striking actors have voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market, a step that could put new pressure on Hollywood studios to make a deal with the performers who provide voices and stunts for games.

A small-scale celebration was held to celebrate the life-long career of a former Santa Monica resident named Don Adams at the Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport.

Many political promises have been made, many billions of taxpayer dollars have been spent and many programs have been launched, but the state’s homelessness crisis continues to worsen and Californians’ tolerance has worn thin.