You filed your business or court papers. Now you face one question that screams stress: “How do I file an affidavit of publication in Los Angeles County?”
This question matters.
The National Park Service is studying whether parts of the Los Angeles coastline—potentially including Santa Monica—should join the national park system. A virtual public meeting on February 11 will gather community input on the proposal.
By Jim Newton, CalMatters
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How liberal is Los Angeles?
That question is very much on the minds of
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Franklin Elementary students in Santa Monica organized a protest against plans to replace their natural grass field with artificial turf. The demonstration, led by second graders, gathered 162 student signatures opposing SMMUSD's modernization plan.
When most people hear traumatic brain injury, they think of the accident itself, a car crash, a fall, or a blow to the head. But what many do not realize
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced legislation that would allow qualifying coastal cities to bypass California Coastal Commission approval for housing and transportation projects. The bill, sponsored by Santa Monica, targets urban areas with robust transit systems.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is revising decades-old safety policies to address modern security concerns, including restrictions on unauthorized recording and expanded surveillance cameras on campuses.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles will begin offering specialty cardiology services in Santa Monica on Jan. 26, bringing top-ranked pediatric heart care to Westside families. The clinic will provide comprehensive services for children with heart conditions and fetal cardiac screening.
By Dan Walters, CalMatters
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The federal Census Bureau annually announces new population numbers for the country and its
California State Parks Foundation announced Monday it is accepting nominations for the 2026 "Best of California's State Parks" poll, inviting Californians to share their favorite state
The Santa Monica Pier has launched its annual Month of Love campaign, inviting visitors to share memories made along the historic landmark. Stories of all types of love and connection will be featured throughout February on the pier's website and social channels.