A wildfire tore through Maui with alarming speed destroying homes and businesses and forcing panicked residents to jump into the ocean.

A "hot labor summer" in California sees workers across social classes uniting in strikes for better wages and working conditions.

Thousands of Los Angeles city employees, represented by SEIU Local 721, are on a 24-hour strike, alleging unfair labor practices.

Antarctica is experiencing extreme weather due to climate change, causing irreversible ice loss, ocean warming, and ecosystem disruptions.

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Unite Here Local 11 filed a complaint of assault against SoCal hotels during picketing, advocating for improved worker wages and conditions.

Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. Parade: The Festival of the Chariots came to Main Street last weekend. The annual celebration is part of the Hindu religion and ...

The coroner has determined that a man found in a barrel in Malibu was shot in the head. The victim is identified as Javonnta Marshann Murphy.

College students in the entertainment industry, like Teddy Alvarez-Nissen, are impacted by the Writers Guild and Actors Guild strikes.

Health care workers in the U.S. face increasing violence, with hospitals employing armed security officers to tackle the issue.

Two firefighting helicopters collided while responding to a desert blaze near Los Angeles, killing all three occupants.

President Joe Biden embarks on a Western trip to highlight conservation, clean energy, and veterans' benefits, contrasting Trump's issues.

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg may have a "cage match," but the date is uncertain due to Musk's health concerns.

Pickleball is gaining popularity, with new venues like Pickletown opening up in Santa Monica, catering to all age groups.

Santa Monica’s voter approved measure targeting the sale of luxury properties has passed muster following a court ruling last week. A statewide business group filed the lawsuit claiming the fees ...

Martha Bardach, a former Time magazine photo editor, shares her joy of volunteering at Ishihara Park Learning Garden on her 80th birthday.

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins,

Thankfully, the Daily Press can once again report that there are more arrivals than departures in the ever-changing, fluid environment that is the Santa Monica retail landscape. According to ...

Schools are hesitant to distribute Narcan to students due to liability concerns, despite the urgent need to address opioid overdoses.

The U.S. Endangered Species Act has been successful in protecting 99% of listed species, but it faces opposition and threats.