A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President
The world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel will transform into a 90-foot-tall animated American flag as Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier celebrates Independence Day with a weeklong
Santa Monica College's Emeritus Players Acting Troupe will present its Summer 2025 Showcase, "Conversations: Scenes from Film and Theater," as a free live virtual event Saturday,
On July 8, I will be voting to move forward with the Great Park upon closure of the Santa Monica Airport—an open space plan that is Measure LC compliant,
Police arrested 10 people on felony and misdemeanor charges during a coordinated retail theft operation last week targeting the 3rd Street Promenade and surrounding areas.
The operation resulted in five
Late in the evening on June 24, the City Council passed the biennial budget for 2025-2027. A few weeks ago, I praised the budget proposal put forward by Councilmembers Jesse
A decade-spanning political battle between housing developers and defenders of California’s preeminent environmental law likely came to an end with only a smattering of “no” votes.
The forces of
Two major California rivers contain dangerous levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that significantly increase downstream from wastewater treatment plants, according to a new study that highlights widespread contamination across the
With little fanfare and but a single comment, Santa Monica once again moved to the forefront of rental protections last week by becoming one of the first U.S. cities
California fire officials are warning residents about firework dangers as Safe and Sane firework sales begin at noon Tuesday in some jurisdictions throughout the state.
"Since 2024, fireworks have
California’s revamped Low Carbon Fuel Standard takes effect on Tuesday, despite fierce Republican criticism and increasing Democratic trepidation over its potential to raise gas prices.
The new rules — which
