Steve Farzam, a perpetual fraudster with a history of criminal behavior related false police and fire credentials, has been arrested again for impersonating public safety officers, this time passing himself
California legislators are wrestling with mounting financial and logistical challenges as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approach, with state officials warning that budget constraints could undermine preparations for what organizers
Survivors of the January wildfires and other community members connected to Pacific Palisades are being invited to share personal memories and lessons learned at a public storytelling event hosted by
The Santa Monica flagship of a mushroom-based beverage brand that rose to prominence as a coffee alternative, is preparing to host its first-ever Psychedelic Summit on Saturday, July 19. The
Homelessness in Los Angeles County has declined for the second consecutive year, according to preliminary estimates from the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. But while officials on Monday hailed
The California Coastal Commission postponed a vote on a controversial dune restoration project that would transform nearly 40 acres of Santa Monica's beach, following fierce opposition from residents
When CK Kuklinski left her corporate job to live on boats and scuba dive around the world, she saw the coral reefs she explored were being damaged by the harmful
Andrew Thomas will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc (DTSM) the nonprofit announced Friday, concluding a tenure marked by post-pandemic revitalization, organizational turnover and a
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has asked a state appellate court to overturn a judge’s controversial decision to grant mental health diversion to a man accused
The Santa Monica City Council voted early Wednesday morning to direct staff to study a preferred scenario for the former airport site that would not require voter approval under Measure
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new executive order aimed at accelerating post-wildfire construction as local, state and federal leaders marked six months since twin firestorms devastated both the
Los Angeles County officials have unveiled a comprehensive rebuilding plan aimed at accelerating construction and reducing costs for thousands of residents displaced by January's devastating wildfires, six months