When someone passes away in California and leaves behind assets, probate isn’t just a formality — it’s the law. But before anything happens in probate court, there’s a
Santa Monica will need to tap into $60.5 million in reserves over the next five years to maintain current service levels as the city grapples with lingering economic impacts
Forty years ago, I wrote a series of 14 articles for the Sacramento Bee describing major economic, social, cultural and political trends coursing through California as the 20th century was
The May 29 rescheduled revote to determine the future of the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District is rapidly approaching but both sides have already reengaged to hammer out a
Malibu Arts Commission Seeking Local Artists for Summer Exhibition
The City of Malibu Arts Commission is inviting local artists to participate in the city's summer public art exhibition,
Santa Monica Conservancy Seeks Nominations for 2025 Preservation Awards
The Santa Monica Conservancy is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Preservation Awards, an annual program honoring outstanding contributions to the
Los Angeles County Seeks Public Input on Governance Through Online Survey
Los Angeles County is inviting residents to share their thoughts on local governance through a new online survey launched
A small group gathered on the Santa Monica College campus Thursday morning for a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute under clear skies and warm sunshine. Held on the lawn at the
Elected officials representing Santa Monica have expressed shock and heartbreak following the fatal shooting of two Israeli diplomatic staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., calling the attack
Crossroads varsity baseball team is crowned the Gold Coast League Champions, ending a 15 year title drought and cementing their place as a reputable high school baseball team. With a
Santa Monica has selected Oliver Chi as its next city manager following a nationwide search, the City Council announced Friday.
Chi, who has served as Irvine's city manager
Los Angeles city government did plenty to create its billion-dollar budget problem. Its elected leaders are so in thrall to public employee unions that departments grew too big and often
