By Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2022, faced with mounting criticism from California parents and students who ...

SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes CicLAvia, YALLWEST Young Adult Book Fest, Porto's on Abbot Kinney This Weekend, and much more! YALLWEST: SMPL celebrates ...

Bower Santa Monica, Dragon Alley Coffee, Sonia's Café, DOL Coffee House, Bacio di Latte, and La Diperie are among new casual ...

Join Bay Foundation guided dune tours at Santa Monica Beach on Wednesdays and Saturdays in April. Learn about coastal ...

Pacific Park's solar-powered Ferris wheel transforms into a 90-foot spinning globe for Earth Day on April 22, 2026, with ...

Don R McCowan, a dedicated postal worker and youth mentor in Santa Monica, California, passed away on April 12, 2026, at age ...

Historical Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival returns May 2 to Oakwood neighborhood. Free family event 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

The Malibu City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a sweeping update to the city's Safety Element — the foundational policy document guiding how the city prepares for wildfires, floods, ...

California lawmakers are considering SB 1361, which would exempt LA Metro's planned transit stops from SB 79's housing ...

The Santa Monica Rent Control Board voted unanimously Thursday to advance four proposed amendments to the city's rent control charter toward a public hearing, with commissioners debating the merits of ...

By Ryan Sabalow and Kristen Hwang, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their ...

The Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K, presented by goodr Active Eyewear, returns to the streets of Venice Beach on Sunday, May 17, 2026, following a sold-out debut year. More than 5,000 participants ...