With five weeks until election day, the fight over changing congressional districts in California to favor Democrats has already become one of the most expensive ballot measures in recent state
I sat in a small office in downtown LA. The sun was dropping low. My client, Maria, sat across the desk. Her hands shook. Her voice cracked. She whispered, “I
You rent a small storage unit in Santa Monica—just a few boxes of old memories, maybe furniture, a surfboard, that treadmill you swore you’d use again. Months go
Ever felt like your life is in between a broken promise and a legal loop? When one partner disappears — no address, no call, no clue — what do you do?
That’
The Malibu City Council unanimously voted Monday to extend the emergency declaration for the Franklin Fire, citing ongoing debris cleanup challenges and a severe sediment buildup crisis threatening properties along
The Santa Monica City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday to expand a new housing program that allows developers to build affordable units off-site or pay fees instead, despite criticism
Editor’s Note: Santa Monica officials released a statement this week saying the city does not anticipate any disruptions to Santa Monica services or programs as a result of the
The California Yacht Club has secured a license agreement with Los Angeles County to use the former Tony P's Dockside Grill site, marking a significant step forward in
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Oktoberfest and Halloween Events, and much more!
Offbeat Musings Poetry Workshop: There will be
Santa Monica Place will host its first Makers Hive Market on Sunday, Oct. 5, featuring more than 35 local artisans, vintage curators and food vendors in a family-friendly community
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis received the LAPD Hollenbeck Police Activities League Leadership Award at the organization's 18th Annual Gala.
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A proposed ordinance requiring businesses on city-owned property to sign labor peace agreements is drawing renewed opposition from business groups citing both constitutional concerns and economic risks to struggling
