Don R. McCowan passed peacefully at home in his native Santa Monica, California on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Don was a loving and
Losing someone you love is already hard. Now imagine being the person responsible for handling everything they left behind. The paperwork, the phone calls, the decisions. It can feel like
A state Senate committee is weighing legislation that would exempt some jurisdictions, including Los Angeles County's transit agency, from a new housing law, as cities across California scramble
Santa Monica College has received final approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing, becoming one of a growing number of California community colleges authorized to grant four-year
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will issue layoff notices to 284 employees on April 30 as the agency undergoes a sweeping restructuring driven by the county's decision
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Malibu officials, experts confront recovery&
Standing at Pepperdine University with a scorched coastline at his back, Malibu's newly appointed City Manager Joe Irvin framed the region's recovery challenge with the bluntness
The Malibu City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a sweeping update to the city's Safety Element — the foundational policy document guiding how the city prepares for wildfires,
The Santa Monica Rent Control Board voted unanimously Thursday to advance four proposed amendments to the city's rent control charter toward a public hearing, with commissioners debating the
On April 14, Santa Monica City Hall came alive with community spirit as residents and city staff gathered to celebrate 50 years of the Santa Monica Community Gardens. The Earth
The Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K, presented by goodr Active Eyewear, returns to the streets of Venice Beach on Sunday, May 17, 2026, following a sold-out debut year.
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CIACLA, in partnership with MART Gallery & Studios, 18th Street Arts Center and Angels Gate Cultural Center, will present The Irish Contemporaries {V}, a group visual arts exhibition running across
