“The burden cannot fully fall on Santa Monica and … we need a long term vision for SaMo Shell. I know that that hasn't gone to the top of the list every time we've talked, because we're in ...

Emirati filmmaker Alwiya Thani returns after a decade with 'Zamjara', a dark comedy about a cancer patient's journey, premiering at the Santa Monica Film Festival 2025.

When wildfires tore through Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena, they left behind more than just charred landscapes and ruined buildings. The destruction extended beyond homes, businesses, and schools,

California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state's Medicaid services, which could force Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to reevaluate future coverage for some of the 15 million people who receive health care through the program,

The Pantry in Los Angeles closed down earlier this month. After decades of being open 24 hours a day, serving tens of thousands — maybe even hundreds of thousands — of diners and acting as a centralizing place of Los Angeles political and cultural life,

The Ohio Department of Insurance has unveiled sweeping revisions to its licensing rules for insurance agents and business entities, tightening regulations on naming practices, license renewals and agent appointments.

The Los Angeles City Council Friday honored Julio Frenk, who became the seventh chancellor of UCLA, and the first Latino to lead the university when he assumed the role earlier this year. Surrounded by UCLA leaders,

If you've ever wanted to demonstrate your love for mobile phone title God of War Betrayal across your hairy chest, then you're finally in luck as Insert Coin is selling a range of 20th-anniversary t-shirts covering every single game in the series.

Sat 8 p.m., Jazz Bakery, Moss Theatre, Santa Monica, $45. LA FOLK FESTIVAL/EMMYLOU HARRIS – It’s a two-night folk festival, but I don’t recognize any of the names except this one ...

After so much unspeakable loss due to January’s Eaton Fire, a new kind of loss has rocked our school district in Los Angeles County and threatens to undo much of the progress that has been made towards rebuilding and restoring our school community.