The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has released an updated independent study comparing artificial turf and natural grass playing fields, finding that synthetic surfaces offer major advantages in water savings
In a community still rebuilding from one of the most devastating coastal fires in recent memory, Thursday’s gathering in Pacific Palisades was less about ceremony and more about control
Last Wednesday at SoFi Stadium, the field itself became a diplomatic table. Executives stood along the sideline where championships have been decided. Olympians and Paralympians mingled with ministers, commissioners, tourism
A city project manager in Los Angeles had done everything right. The scope of work was ready. The budget was approved. The timeline was locked in. All that was left
The Malibu City Council took a first step Monday toward streamlining a key regulatory hurdle for homeowners seeking to rebuild in the wake of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, advancing
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) has introduced AB 1967, legislation aimed at closing gaps in California's child welfare system and removing barriers to extended foster care for young
California has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide greater financial relief to homeowners impacted by the 2025 LA Fires, Sen. Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) announced.
The program, which provides
Kamasi Washington will headline the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, a nine-day event running May 1–9, 2026, presented by BroadStage, SM Festivals and the City of Santa Monica.
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It started with cardboard keychains and a dream.Aria Mendoza, 11, wanted a 3D printer after spotting articulated animal designs on Pinterest, but she didn't have the money
California legislators unveiled bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would eliminate insurance barriers preventing patients with rare diseases from accessing FDA-approved treatments, a measure supporters say could end dangerous delays for the
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