Registration for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games ticket draw received more than 1.5 million entries in its first 24 hours from fans in over 150 countries, setting unprecedented early registration records 2.5 years before the Games.
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-1 to expand a pilot program allowing developers to build affordable housing off-site rather than within market-rate projects. The expanded program covers approximately 4,000 units and includes stricter financial and timeline requirements.
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-1 to expand its affordable housing pilot program, allowing developers to build affordable units off-site rather than within market-rate projects. The expansion increases the program from 1,000 to approximately 4,000 units with stronger requirements.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved reforms to make the county's budget process more transparent and accessible. The changes, recommended by the Governance Reform Task Force, will affect budget hearings beginning with fiscal year 2026-27.
The Malibu City Council extended the PCH emergency declaration that began after four Pepperdine students died in 2023, while rejecting bids for a deteriorated storm drain project and ending a fire emergency as conditions improved.
Caltrans and Southern California Edison crews are continuing emergency repair work on Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard through January 25. Multiple lane closures are scheduled throughout Malibu with reduced speed limits in effect.
Chamber Music Palisades presents the world premiere of 'Due Voci' by Grammy-winning composer Lolita Ritmanis on Feb. 4 at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. The program also features works by Beethoven, with performances by LA Opera's principal cellist and other distinguished musicians.
The Santa Monica College Planetarium presents winter shows exploring the solar system and black holes on Fridays and Sundays. Shows feature the latest astronomy news and are hosted by Sarah Vincent, with tickets ranging from $7-16.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to protect gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, opposing proposed federal restrictions that would block Medicaid coverage and penalize providers offering such services.
The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to maintain the city's Disabilities Commission as a standalone body, rejecting a staff recommendation that would have merged it with housing
Malibu City Council adopted Ordinance No. 531 on Jan. 12, incorporating the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments addressing seismic risks, fire hazards and environmental conditions. The updated codes affect all new construction and major renovations.
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity has opened applications for nearly $500,000 in grants to help 100 entrepreneurs launch commercial operations, with Launch Grants of $5,000-$10,000 and Academy Grants up to $2,000.
