Santa Monica College's Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve layoffs of approximately 70 staff members facing a projected $16.7 million deficit. Critics spent hours condemning the board for what they called years of incompetent leadership that led to the crisis.
Pacific Park transforms the Santa Monica Pier for Valentine's Day with 'Love Lights the Pier' featuring 174,000 LED lights on the Pacific Wheel, romantic DJ performances, and heart-themed photo opportunities from February 1-15.
Alexander Soofer, 42, executive director of a Hyde Park charity, pleaded not guilty to defrauding the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority of $5+ million intended for homeless services, with $2M allegedly going toward his properties.
SMDP's weekend guide features Super Bowl viewing options across Santa Monica from beachfront parties at Perry's to upscale cabanas at the Viceroy, plus Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and the Pump Station's 5-Year Anniversary celebration.
The race for Los Angeles mayor has erupted into turmoil this week as incumbent Karen Bass faces explosive allegations of altering a critical wildfire report, a frontrunning challenger withdrew following
