The Santa Monica City Council has authorized a sweeping reassessment of how the city addresses homelessness and affordable housing, directing staff to begin community outreach on a potential shift to
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
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
Guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a suspected stalker who threw an unknown substance at him when he arrived for an appointment in Santa Monica on Wednesday.
The
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.
By Dan Walters, CalMatters
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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,
The Santa Monica City Council has authorized a sweeping reassessment of how the city addresses homelessness and affordable housing, directing staff to begin community outreach on a potential shift to
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to analyze the potential economic effects of the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery–Paramount Skydance merger and develop strategies
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
By Michelle Edgar
At a critical moment in Los Angeles’ recovery, the Palisades Recovery Coalition and PaliBuilds convened four candidates for California Insurance Commissioner for a conversation that underscored what
Guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a suspected stalker who threw an unknown substance at him when he arrived for an appointment in Santa Monica on Wednesday.
The
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Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has completed foundational Generative Artificial Intelligence Literacy Training for staff at all school sites, marking a significant step in the district's push toward
The Santa Monica College Music Department will continue its Spring 2026 Friday Night Jazz Series with a performance by world-renowned drummer Carl Allen on Friday, April 3, at 7 p.
The City of Malibu Arts Commission is inviting artists of all backgrounds and disciplines to apply for a public art project that will transform four storm drain catch basins at