By Dan Walters Over the last five years, the state government has spent some $24 billion to ameliorate homelessness, which, according to polls, is California’s most troublesome issue. Despite that immense financial commitment —and billions more in spending by local governments and philanthropic organizations — the number of homeless people continues to grow.

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The early season schedule does not work in the Lakers' favor, and that's just one reason they could stumble at the start.

As artist in residence at the BroadStage in Santa Monica, Stanley Clarke is a performer, a mentor, and the curator of the upcoming Future Sounds of Jazz Festival.

Hyatt Centric expands its portfolio in California with the opening of Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, near Santa Monica pier and Venice Beach.

On In & Around Town includes Opera on the Pier, LA Times Food Bowl , International Coastal Cleanup Day, Future Sounds of Jazz Festival, and much more!

The Beverly Hilton is a beloved Hollywood landmark situated at the crossroads of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards in one of the most recognizable zip codes around the world. Home to dazzling red carpet events and a rich Hollywood history, the hotel has ...

Sony Santa Monica is seemingly addressing that complaint with a new option in the Gameplay Settings tab that'll allow you to "reduce the frequency with which you hear puzzle hints from your companions." What I'm wondering is if the setting makes it so that ...

Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville is a beloved beach along the Russian River. Sonoma County Tourism says the beach is a century-long tradition perfect for “sunning, swimming and floating.” The 90-minute drive makes it an easy day trip from San Francisco.

With God of War Ragnarok's PC release coming soon, Sony revealed that there is an option to reduce the frequency in which players hear puzzle hints from other characters.