Santa Ynez Reservoir serves as supplementary storage during peak demand periods and provides backup if trunk lines or other infrastructure face problems. Unlike open-air emergency storage tanks used for firefighting, the covered reservoir is part of the drinking water distribution system and must remain sealed for safety and regulatory compliance.
The new restaurant marks a major shift in strategy for the family-owned mini-chain, which already operates locations in Venice, West Los Angeles and Santa Monica’s Olympic corridor.
California has entered the final phase of construction on what will become the world's largest wildlife crossing, a groundbreaking project designed to save mountain lions and other species from extinction while protecting hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
The man accused of opening fire on two teenagers inside a Waymo vehicle and later shooting a Santa Monica police officer is now facing multiple felony charges, including three counts of attempted ...
The man accused of opening fire on two teenagers inside a Waymo vehicle and later shooting a Santa Monica police officer is now facing multiple felony charges, including three counts of attempted ...
If those who are behind the recent immigration raids imagined that they were excising an unwanted, detached community from the rest of Los Angeles, they badly miscalculated. Instead, this region has demonstrated resolve and solidarity in the face of a threat that is not just economic but cultural as well.
The county recorded 2,438 drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in 2024, down from 3,137 deaths in 2023 — the lowest number since 2019, according to data from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the county's medical examiner.
With Santa Monica Airport (SMO) scheduled to close on January 1, 2029, the public process to plan the land’s conversion is well underway. Input has been received on a range of potential park, recreational and open space uses,