EBT fraud crackdown nets local arrest while targeting foreign nationals

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Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged a 27-year-old man with stealing thousands of dollars in public assistance benefits, part of a broader crackdown that saw law enforcement arrest 11 foreign nationals in a major Electronic Benefits Transfer fraud operation across the region.
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After the Fires, LA Teachers Are Experiencing ‘Secondary Trauma,’ According to One Expert

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After a natural disaster like the Los Angeles wildfires, teachers are often a first line of support for children processing trauma — but teachers can also experience what expert Stephen Hydon calls secondary traumatic stress.
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Santa Monica teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with teen girl

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A high school teacher has been arrested for allegedly being involved in an inappropriate relationship with a teen student. Last month, Santa Monica Police Department detectives received a report of a suspected inappropriate relationship between a 16-year-old female Santa Monica High School student and a male teacher.
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Santa Monica Businesses Prepare for 2025 Most Loved Contest with New Digital Tools

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Santa Monica businesses now have access to free digital tools to help them compete in the 2025 Most Loved Contest, which opens for nominations on Monday, Feb 10. This annual "people’s choice" competition highlights the city’s favorite businesses,
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Beloved NYC bagel shop expands to North Carolina with Raleigh location planned

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Given the region's rapid growth, the Triangle has become accustomed to attracting out-of-state food brands. Texas chain Whataburger is planning restaurants here, and Barking Dog NYC, a dog-centric restaurant based in New York, is coming to North Hills.
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