President Donald Trump's administration violated federal law by sending National Guard troops to Southern California during immigration enforcement operations and accompanying protests, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Cal Poly Pomona postponed its annual fall job fair this week after students, alumni and community members criticized its inclusion of Customs and Border Protection as an in-person recruiter, underscoring
Given California’s size and its cultural and economic impact around the globe, whoever captures its governorship instantly becomes one of the nation’s most prominent politicians and a potential
Community Development Director Arminé Chaparyan resigned this week after approximately seven months on the job, marking the latest departure among Santa Monica's senior leadership.
Chaparyan's resignation
The Santa Monica Police Officers' Association expressed gratitude and disappointment this week following the resignation of Police Chief Ramon Batista, praising his collaborative approach and significant contributions to the
Santa Monica received another clean financial bill of health and is preparing to launch a major overhaul of its troubled permitting system by spring 2026, officials said during an audit
Committees in both houses of the California Legislature will decide this week whether more than half a dozen bills that seek to protect people from AI will move on to
Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista announced his resignation Friday, citing philosophical differences with the “new administration” after nearly four years leading the department.
Batista, the 18th police chief in
Editor's Note: The following letter was sent out by Police Chief Ramon Batista Friday evening. This letter has been published in its entirety. The Chief's formal
Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved significant parking rate increases that are projected to generate an additional $8.2 to $8.9 million annually, while striking a compromise to retain
As Republicans lambasted California lawmakers for rushing through their effort to gerrymander the state’s congressional map, Democrats are facing a quieter angst in their own party.
To counter what
The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved zoning amendments designed to promote economic recovery in the downtown area, while adding restrictions that will require hotels and motels to obtain
