Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate hits 20-year high at 7.09%, worsening housing affordability amid supply shortage and high prices.

TONIGHT – “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” – TB specializes in Shakespeare, and they do “Midsummer” every year. They do tinker with it a little, and that means if you saw it last year, or 10 years ago, you will see something a bit different. Who doesn’t love it? Puck, yes! Thurs, also next Thurs 7:30 p.m., Theatricum Botanicum, Topanga Canyon, $15-60.

Target reported its first quarterly sales drop in six years, dragged down by shoppers' inflation worries and a negative reactions

Your weekend starts here with a Free Super Mario Bros’ Screening , food and drink highlights including a Tomato Tasting Competition.

Santa Monica experiences rising "smishing" and utility billing scams, preying on vulnerable locals; authorities provide awareness and prevention guidance.

LA Councilwoman Park calls for equitable distribution of Measure H homeless funds, considering impact and oversight for renewal.

Poll reveals split opinions on legality of Trump's actions, approval of his indictment, and low confidence in Justice Department.

Pig kidney transplanted into brain-dead man works over a month, advancing potential use of animal organs for human transplants.

Low-income Californians lose cars due to unpaid parking tickets. AB 1082 aims to stop this practice, offering justice and relief.

SMMUSD considers converting Civic Auditorium into an athletic and theater facility, presenting feasibility study.

The slow-but-steady progress on the new Pierside Hotel took another giant step forward on Tuesday as the signature restaurant, called The Surfing Fox, opened its doors for the very first time. Located at 120 Colorado Ave — adjacent to Tongva Park and just meters from the Santa Monica Pier — the site was formerly operated

Regarding about saving the Civic Auditorium, I propose using the space and the adjacent (as LGBTQ youth/senior resource center and housing.

Tesla driver facing felony charges in Autopilot crash case, highlighting legal and ethical concerns over automated driving systems.

Donald Trump and 18 allies indicted in Georgia over election result manipulation efforts. Second such case this month.

SMPD officers responded to the 1000 block of 4th Street after maintenance workers located an old pineapple style hand grenade

Tallula's, a popular Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica is closing after six years due to challenges and an unsustainable restaurant economy.

Santa Monica Rent Control Board reviews legislation on no-fault evictions, Costa-Hawkins Act amendments, and potential rent control expansion ballot measure.

It was a weekend of warm weather and cool cars in Santa Monica as the year’s first Open Main Street event brought food, music and activities.

Santa Monica Rent Control Board reviews legislation on no-fault evictions, Costa-Hawkins Act amendments, and potential rent control expansion ballot measure.

California regulators vote 3-1 to allow Waymo and Cruise to operate driverless robotaxis 24/7 in San Francisco, despite concerns.