Republican state Sen. Brian Jones has been trying to block sex offenders from being released from prison through California’s elderly parole program for several years. Last week, for the
In the shadow of the most devastating natural disaster in Los Angeles County history, regional leaders, UCLA faculty and policymakers gathered at the 2025 Luskin Summit this week with a
By Alexei Koseff
With the state budget hanging precariously in the balance, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that California will sue to block President Donald Trump’s tariff powers.
The
Ten million people live in Los Angeles County, and the region’s Metro rail system carried 300 million riders last year. Los Angeles International Airport is one of the world’
More people are paying a premium for less space in Los Angeles apartments as population growth has returned to the region following a post-Covid dip, though Santa Monica is bucking
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a global event aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting actions to protect the planet. Its observance is rooted in
The Human Rights Watch Student Task Force (HRWSTF) club at Samohi backed the Cloverfield Commons group's plan for the Santa Monica Airport space on Apr. 15 at a
The Rite Aid at 1331 Wilshire Boulevard, a mainstay for many mid-city Santa Monica residents following the 2022 closure of the Rite Aid on 18th St, is set to close
On March 28, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park presented a $25,000 contribution to West Coast Care (WCC) to help with its family reunification work – an often overlooked but
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes a lot of Easter events, Earth Day events, and much more!
Locals’ Night at the
The Santa Monica City Council tabled a request to support two state housing bills after a majority of councilmembers expressed concerns about endorsing the legislation without further analysis.
Councilmembers Jesse
LOCAL TREASURES I keep recommending. Are you missing out on so much, in your own backyard?
LIBRARY GIRL, the monthly spoken word performance in its 16th year at the RUSKIN
