The National Park Service is conducting a congressionally mandated study on designating coastal areas from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach as part of the national park system. The study examines if the area meets criteria for national significance, suitability, and feasibility.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has secured $94.3 million in federal funding for mobility improvements ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bipartisan bill was signed into law Monday.
The LA28 Olympic Games announced six additional US venues will host Olympic soccer matches leading to finals at Rose Bowl Stadium. For the first time, the women's tournament will feature more teams (16) than the men's (12).
Korn Ferry has been named a Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner, the firm will help build and develop the 5,000-person workforce needed to deliver the Los Angeles Games.
Federal immigration enforcement actions caused millions in business losses across Los Angeles County, with 82% of surveyed businesses reporting negative impacts and $3.7 million in losses over just three months, according to a new county report.
The National Park Service is studying whether parts of the Los Angeles coastline—potentially including Santa Monica—should join the national park system. A virtual public meeting on February 11 will gather community input on the proposal.
The race for Los Angeles mayor has erupted into turmoil this week as incumbent Karen Bass faces explosive allegations of altering a critical wildfire report, a frontrunning challenger withdrew following
Alexander Soofer, 42, executive director of a Hyde Park charity, pleaded not guilty to defrauding the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority of $5+ million intended for homeless services, with $2M allegedly going toward his properties.
Los Angeles County officials report the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires continue to have severe economic impacts, with rebuilding efforts expected to generate up to 209,000 job-years. Employment losses reached approximately 19% in Eaton and 26% in Palisades fire areas.
The Santa Monica Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division executed multiple search warrants across three counties, arresting five suspects and recovering approximately $100,000 in stolen merchandise from an organized retail theft operation.
Twenty years after officials recommended phasing out methyl bromide, the toxic pesticide remains widespread in California. New UCLA research shows some communities face exposure nearly double state safety recommendations, with port areas like Long Beach at highest risk.
Volo Sports has launched its Los Angeles platform at Santa Monica Brew Works, targeting 15,000 adult league participants and 10,000 youth athletes. The company aims to build community through recreational sports like kickball, volleyball, soccer, and softball.
