Contributor: You’re not imagining it. L.A. has surrendered to the potholes
Have you noticed more potholes than usual on Los Angeles’ streets lately? More bumps in the road as you drive your car, ride your bike or take the bus? You’re…
Podcast tours are all the rage: Inside the big business of live shows
On Dec. 4, Amy Poehler hosted a live recording of her less-than-a-year-old podcast, “Good Hang,” at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. The crowd wasn’t just packed, it was fully engaged…
Santa Monica Downtown Shooting Latest in String of Violent Crimes
June Entertainment Zone Debut Downtown Santa Monica is launching an entertainment zone allowing alcohol consumption in designated areas, starting with seven participating restaurants. Additionally, a proposal was made to host…
Santa Monica Safety Concerns: Shootings, Beach Closures Rise
May Parking Overhaul Debated Consultants proposed replacing downtown’s 90-minute free parking with flat rates to raise revenue. Business leaders opposed the plan, fearing it would deter visitors. The DTSM board…
L.A. fire cleanups reports describe repeated violations, illegal dumping allegation
The primary federal contractor entrusted with purging fire debris from the Eaton and Palisades fires may have illegally dumped toxic ash and misused contaminated soil in breach of state policy,…
Santa Monica News Roundup: Malibu School Separation Setback
Malibu School Separation A county report recommended against the creation of an independent Malibu School District, stating it fails eight of nine state criteria. The report cited concerns regarding financial…
Plenty at stake for Rams heading into showdown with Falcons
It’s a late-season matchup with subplots galore. The Rams’ game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium pits several of the NFL’s closest coaching friends against each…
California has lost more than a quarter of its immigration judges this year
WASHINGTON — More than a quarter of federal immigration judges in California have been fired, retired or quit since the start of the Trump administration. The reduction follows a trend…
Luka Doncic and LeBron James lift Lakers to win over Kings
The Lakers underwent some soul-searching at practice Saturday, with coach JJ Redick starting the conversation before allowing players to speak freely about the team’s issues. It was an attempt by…
Some SoCal mountain residents are cut off, buried in mud after storm
Even after an evacuation warning was lifted for the San Bernardino County mountain community of Lytle Creek, some residents remained stranded after a bridge was damaged while others contended with…