California should fund college pipeline programs for first-generation students by taxing non-resident owners of million-dollar homes. While wealthy families spend up to $100,000 on college consultants, most low-income students lack access to these resources.
PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is helping thousands of California seniors age at home with comprehensive medical and social services. Despite saving $369.4 million in 2024 and reducing hospitalizations by 44%, only 10% of eligible seniors use it.
2025 began with a catastrophic disaster as the Palisades Fire ravaged Los Angeles, destroying over 6,800 structures and killing at least 12 people. Santa Monica residents faced evacuations, toxic contamination concerns, and began the long process of recovery.
A new study finds seniors in 41 states and D.C. are projected to outlive their savings and California faces the No. 5 highest shortfall of $337,000.
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Trader Joe's has purchased the former Rite Aid property at 1331 Wilshire Blvd. for $22 million. The acquisition comes after Santa Monica City Council corrected zoning issues that had complicated efforts to find a new tenant for the 17,800-square-foot building.
Your complete guide to Santa Monica's holiday celebrations, featuring family-friendly New Year's Eve events, special Christmas dining options at local restaurants, NYE parties, and festive activities across the Westside.
It's the day before Christmas and you know what that means? Crazed last-minute shoppers driving like Mad Max from store to store — and in the pouring rain, no
As a national report reveals 112 Americans die daily on roadways, Malibu is implementing $50+ million in PCH safety improvements including guardrails, sidewalks, bike lanes and speed detection technology following fatal crashes.
Google has launched an AI-powered digital archive of Route 66 history ahead of the highway's 2026 centennial. The interactive hub features 33 historic attractions across eight states, including special coverage of Santa Monica's endpoint.
