Santa Monica marked a milestone in its effort to address the regional housing crisis Thursday with the ribbon cutting of Berkeley Station, the city's first modular affordable housing
As a rare early-season heat wave sends temperatures soaring across Southern California, new research from UCLA reveals a troubling reality: extreme heat does not threaten all communities equally.
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A man was shot and killed late Saturday night near a busy intersection adjacent to Santa Monica Police Department headquarters in what investigators believe was a road rage confrontation between
Santa Monicans gathered in Palisades Park for the third No Kings protest.
The event included comical signs, political speeches and advocacy by several community groups.
The Santa Monica gathering was
Built in a borrowed garage with borrowed tools, a Santa Monica teen robotics team has earned a spot on the world stage.
SaMoTech, a community-based team of students from Santa
Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a
Judy Kruger, the president and CEO of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, announced she will step down from the role by the end of June, concluding a four-year tenure
Cayton Children's Museum will offer free, weekly hands-on activities for children and families at the Bundy Triangle Night Market in Sawtelle every Friday from March 27 through the
Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a 20-year-old woman after a jury decided the social media giant and video streamer designed their platforms to hook young users
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer
Uber says it will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian Automotive to help launch up to 50,000 robotaxis.
Uber, or its
A man was shot and killed late Saturday night near a busy intersection adjacent to Santa Monica Police Department headquarters in what investigators believe was a road rage confrontation between
Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a 20-year-old woman after a jury decided the social media giant and video streamer designed their platforms to hook young users
A Santa Monica man with no known university affiliation has been arrested on rape, kidnapping and related charges following a months-long investigation by the UCLA Police Department, authorities said Monday.
The Los Angeles Police Department subdued a man near the intersection of Rose and 6th on Tuesday after the suspect made threats to himself and officers.
The Los Angeles Police
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Nine months into the 2025-26 fiscal year, state tax revenues are running several billion
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Gavin Newsom loves to brag about his accomplishments as governor — a syndrome that sometimes
After deep reflection, I am writing to share that I will not be seeking reelection to a fourth term on the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District Board of Education.
By Doug Trussler, Candidate for Santa Monica City Council
My name is Doug Trussler. I have lived in Santa Monica since 2005, built my business here, raised my family here,
Santa Monicans gathered in Palisades Park for the third No Kings protest.
The event included comical signs, political speeches and advocacy by several community groups.
The Santa Monica gathering was
Growth rates in U.S. metro areas dropped the steepest last year in communities along the border with Mexico because of declines in immigrants, while counties along Florida's
Facing declining restaurant sales, stubbornly high retail vacancies, and the lingering economic shadow of the 2025 Palisades Fire, the Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an eight-point economic
Santa Monica residents will join what organizers describe as the largest single-day mobilization since President Donald Trump returned to office when the "No Kings 3" rally takes over
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to assess the feasibility of establishing a regional wildfire mitigation authority to better coordinate prevention efforts across the Santa
Cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon. High 67F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%
Today: 🌧️ High 67° / Low 57°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High
Maria Shriver, award-winning journalist, author and women's health advocate, will deliver the keynote address at the 20th annual Think Pink for Women's Wellness on April 29
Bestselling author Amy Ephron returns to literary fiction with "Unseasonably Cold," a period mystery set in 1939 New York City, due May 12 from The Sager Group.
The
Mostly cloudy near the coast. A pleasant day for a protest.
Today: ☁️ High 72° / Low 60°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 77° / Low 57°
Monday: ☁️ High 70° / Low 59°
First Up
Thousands pack
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Nine months into the 2025-26 fiscal year, state tax revenues are running several billion