By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters
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Political persecution, threats of violence and the seizure of sensitive documents might sound
The Santa Monica Planning Commission voted unanimously this week to forward a sweeping "Missing Middle Housing" proposal to the City Council, recommending the city formally define a category
The Malibu City Council voted unanimously April 13 to extend its parking enforcement contract with LAZ Parking for three additional years and approved an immediate funding increase, citing increased enforcement
The Santa Monica Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend a dual-strategy approach for implementing a sweeping state housing law, seeking to temporarily shield vulnerable residential neighborhoods from mandatory upzoning
By Matt Barreto, Special for CalMatters
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Guest Commentary written by Matt Barreto. Matt Barreto is faculty director of
By Robert McCullough, Special for CalMatters
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Guest Commentary written by Robert McCullough. Robert McCullough is the principal of
Santa Monica College's Synapse Contemporary Dance Theater will showcase new works by faculty, guest artists and student choreographers on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at 7:
Santa Monica College's Spring 2026 Friday Night Jazz Series will conclude with a performance by pianist and composer Theo Saunders on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m.
Good afternoon. Cooler for the next few days with a chance of sprinkles later this afternoon.
Today: 🌧️ 62º/54º
Tomorrow: 🌥️ 65º/51º
Monday: 🌤️ 65º/52º
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Santa Monica Pier is the second most polluted beach in California. The Palisades Fire put lead, arsenic, and beryllium into our bay. Our storm drains fail state health standards on
On Friday, April 24, the Los Angeles Police Department updated their statement and classified the death of Jeremy Ferguson and Mandy Zelinka as a murder-suicide. They also added additional details
New data shows job losses but rising wages, as Snap’s Evan Spiegel and industry leaders call for education reform and AI adoption.
At Snap Inc.’s headquarters, Otis College
