U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON — In the whirlwind first year of President Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where…
Guilty plea in SoCal robberies; feds say man was deported, returned
A man who federal authorities say was deported during a string of robberies — only to return and continue targeting liquor and convenience stores across Southern California — pleaded guilty…
Prep football transfer tracker: Which top players are switching schools
The 2026 high school football transfer tracker is officially launched to identify top players switching schools in Southern California. There were more than 17,000 transfers statewide last school year, and…
Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead: ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ actor dies
Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role in HBO’s “The Wire” and frequent collaborations with director Spike Lee in films such as “BlacKkKlansman” and “Da 5 Bloods,” has died.…
Santa Monica-Malibu School District Names New Transportation Supervisor
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has appointed Crystal Gonzalez as its new transportation supervisor, effective Dec. 1. Gonzalez brings more than 10 years of experience in school transportation services,…
For Oprah, a croissant is now just a croissant (Thanks, GLP-1!)
Yes, Oprah Winfrey has discussed her weight loss and weight gain and weight in general before — many, many times before. The difference this time around, she says, is how…
Recent storms boosted California’s snowpack, but there’s still a long way to go
California’s snowpack remains below average despite the powerful atmospheric river storms that pounded the West Coast around Christmas, state officials announced Tuesday. The Department of Water Resources’ first snow survey…
Santa Monica School District Buys $2.8M Property for Franklin Elementary
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education voted Dec. 18 to purchase property adjacent to Franklin Elementary School for campus expansion. The district will acquire 814 25th St.…
Maine fire damages historic Portland waterfront and several boats
A fire tore through the historic Old Port waterfront in Portland, Maine, the day after Christmas, damaging aging buildings and several boats. Flames and smoke spread easily through structures along…
Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Wheel to Display 16 Language New Year’s Greetings
Pacific Park’s iconic Ferris wheel will ring in 2026 with “Happy New Year” messages displayed in 16 languages across its 174,000 LED lights. The animated greetings, including Spanish, Chinese, Hindi,…