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First-time buyers often rely on family gifts to afford the down payments on their homes. Now California Legislators want the government to fill the role of
ADAM BEAM / Associated Press
Fearing the U.S. Supreme Court will soon overturn Roe v. Wade, California Democrats on Tuesday moved quickly to ensure the state’s progressive voters have
TOM KRISHER / AP Auto Writer
Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes over a 10-month period involving vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 with Teslas, according to statistics released Wednesday
CHRISTOPHER WEBER / Associated Press
A federal judge this week gave final approval to a lawsuit settlement that commits the city of Los Angeles to sheltering or housing thousands of homeless
Shops: Santa Monica Place, in partnership with Streetlet, has created a unique retail pop-up, the ‘Made with Pride’ Marketplace. The market will showcase over 15 LGBTQIA+ business owners, highlight their
Starting in July, Santa Monicans will be limited to using sprinklers twice a week for outdoor irrigation due to a statewide water emergency.
Council approved an Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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EMMYLOU AND YOU
Am I confused again? (Again? Still, some would swear.) As to which day it is, which column I’m writing, the political CURIOUS CITY or the musical
By Alexei Koseff
California lawmakers approved a $300 billion state budget today, but it is far from final as legislative leaders continue to negotiate with Gov. Gavin Newsom over items
MICHAEL R. BLOOD / Associated Press
Michelle Obama urged Americans on Monday not to tune out of the gridlocked political system and said voting — and enlisting millions of new voters -
JESSICA DAMIANO / Associated Press
Picture this: You’ve planted some milkweed, bee balm or California lilac, and you’re delighted to see bees and butterflies fluttering about your garden. You
Bound by a set formula in their charter, the Rent Control Board reluctantly passed a 6 percent annual rent adjustment, one of the highest hikes in the agency’s history.
