Santa Monica Council Preserves Disabilities Commission
The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to maintain the city’s Disabilities Commission as a standalone body, rejecting a staff recommendation that would have merged it with housing and human…
Second man says Homeland Security blinded him at anti-ICE rally
Homeland Security officers who blinded a young protester by shooting a less-lethal projectile at close range in Santa Ana apparently shot a second man in the face that night, blinding…
LA Homeless Count 2026: LAHSA Announces Improvements
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced several enhancements to the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count ahead of the three-night census scheduled for Jan. 20-22, as the annual survey…
GameStop is closing more stores in California
GameStop is shutting down more stores in California. The video game, toy and collectible retailer has been struggling to find a way to thrive in a market where most of…
Trump administration escalates investigations into transgender athlete participation in California
Federal officials have launched an investigation into the California Community Colleges Athletic Assn. and four other state colleges and school districts, alleging that their policies allowing sports participation based on…
Malibu Adopts Stricter Building Codes for Earthquake, Fire Safety
The Malibu City Council adopted updated building standards following an extended debate over local authority to modify state construction requirements, with new codes aimed at protecting structures from earthquakes and…
Flu cases surging in California as officials warn of powerful virus strain
California officials are issuing warnings about a new flu strain that is increasing flu-related cases and hospitalizations statewide, with public health experts across the nation echoing the alerts. A newly…
Santa Monica’s 41st Annual MLK Celebration Set for Jan. 19
Santa Monica continues its tradition of celebrating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King with the annual MLK Day event this Monday. Santa Monica College and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…
Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit demanding California voter rolls
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit demanding California turn over its voter rolls, calling the request “unprecedented and illegal” and accusing the federal government of…