Google said Sunday that it is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, emphasizing survivor-centered services as the county prepares to host major international events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Santa Monica City Council has selected retired City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren to return in an interim capacity while launching a national recruitment for a permanent replacement. Anderson-Warren, who retired in 2023 after nearly eight years of service, will earn $119.13 per hour.
Overnight lane closures and 24-hour parking restrictions will affect portions of State Route 2 in West Los Angeles and Echo Park from Jan. 12 to 18. Construction for a $70.2 million infrastructure project includes curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced it will continue following existing California vaccination guidelines for children despite CDC changes, stating no new scientific evidence indicates current childhood vaccination schedules are ineffective or unsafe.
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City Hall scrambles to fix housing votes as new questions emerge over councilmember conflicts
Officials are racing to ratify a series of housing-related votes from 2025 after state
Santa Monica City Council will take final action Tuesday on establishing a digital display district along Third Street Promenade that could generate up to $7 million annually while transforming downtown's visual landscape.
Officials are racing to ratify a series of housing-related votes from 2025 after state regulators determined Councilmember Jesse Zwick was conflicted on those decisions, while newly filed complaints allege other
The City of Santa Monica has appointed Aileen Reynolds as Housing and Human Services Director. Reynolds brings over a decade of experience from NYC, where she helped secure housing for 43,000 households. She starts January 12 with an annual salary of $258,756.
Senator Ben Allen joined his community to mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire, honoring those who died while committing to continued support for recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
