SMC's Homeless Service Work program received $355,000 from United Way to train students for careers addressing LA County's 72,000+ homeless population crisis.

How LA’s electorate is trending more liberal and changing local elections, from council races to taxes, public safety and immigrant policy.

Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a 25-year Parks Plan but amended it to re-evaluate artificial turf fields for ...

When the rule of law is under attack, judges are among its natural defenders. But the very nature of their positions prevents ...

LA County's 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires caused 19-26% job losses in affected areas, while rebuilding is expected to ...

New Santa Monica gym Spry Fitness offers personalized training in a non-intimidating environment, with one-on-one and small ...

By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With the ...

Three people were killed Thursday when a silver sedan crashed through the 99 Ranch Market on the corner of Westwood Blvd and Rochester Ave. Several others are reported injured, with two said to be in ...

Santa Monica Place will host a free Lunar New Year celebration on February 21 with lion dances, martial arts performances, ...

It’s the most beloved time of the year with the opening of the 2026 Most Loved contest allowing locals to recognize the very best of Santa Monica across more than 100 categories. The annual "people's ...

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Santa Monica College's Board of Trustees approved laying off about 70 staff to address a $16.7M deficit that will empty reserves by next year despite hours of public criticism.