By Dan Walters, CalMatters
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With the not-unexpected entry of San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, the large field of
Abundant sunshine.
Today: ☀️ High 80° / Low 58°
Tomorrow: ☀️ High 75° / Low 53°
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The actual grass may soon be greener after Council rejects turf fields
The Santa Monica City
When you’re staring at a stack of court forms, it is normal to think “I never signed up for this!’ Probate notice publishing can feel like learning a new
The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a 25-year Parks and Recreation Vision Plan but amended a key policy to re-evaluate existing artificial turf fields for potential replacement with natural grass alternatives at the end of their lifespan.
The Malibu City Council voted 4-0 to develop plans for temporary regulation-sized soccer fields at the Ioki property while continuing design work on a multigenerational community center at Heathercliff, balancing community needs with post-fire recovery efforts.
Big Blue Bus will offer free rides on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, honoring Rosa Parks' birthday and Transit Equity Day. This national day of action supports equitable, affordable, accessible transit with this year's theme 'Transit Moves Democracy'.
Pacific Park transforms the Santa Monica Pier for Valentine's Day with 'Love Lights the Pier' featuring 174,000 LED lights on the Pacific Wheel, romantic DJ performances, and heart-themed photo opportunities from February 1-15.
It's summer in January..
Today: ☀️ High 80° / Low 58°
Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 75° / Low 53°
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Layoffs coming to Santa Monica College as the school runs out of
The Santa Monica Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division executed multiple search warrants across three counties, arresting five suspects and recovering approximately $100,000 in stolen merchandise from an organized retail theft operation.
Santa Monica College will eliminate approximately 70 positions as it faces a projected $16.7 million deficit that could deplete its financial reserves by 2026-27. The cuts come after implementing $8.6 million in budget reductions and amid declining enrollment.
Protesters across the United States staged a nationwide “blackout” strike calling for no work, no school and no shopping to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement on Friday. Santa
State Sen. Ben Allen of Santa Monica is criticizing federal legislation that would undermine California's truth-in-labeling law for recyclable products, warning it would increase costs for consumers and create more pollution.
