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
Animal shelters and emergency veterinarians across the nation are preparing for one of their busiest periods as Independence Day celebrations create dangerous conditions for millions of cats and dogs.
July
After nearly 25 years running fast-casual taco joints across Los Angeles, the family behind Tacos Por Favor has opened their most ambitious location yet: a full-service restaurant and bar in
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will save taxpayers more than $22 million over the life of its bonds after both Moody's Investors Service and S&P
California has entered the final phase of construction on what will become the world's largest wildlife crossing, a groundbreaking project designed to save mountain lions and other species
