Apple’s next era: After Tim Cook’s dream run, new CEO has to help the company catch up
Tim Cook had a lot to prove when Apple co-founder Steve Jobs handed over the reins as chief executive nearly 15 years ago. Jobs was known as a creative visionary,…
Don R McCowan, Santa Monica Civil Servant, Dies at 79
Don R. McCowan passed peacefully at home in his native Santa Monica, California on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Don was a loving and devoted…
California releases evidence of alleged Amazon price-fixing scheme
Amazon wanted to sell Levi’s Easy Khaki Classic pants for $29.99, but Walmart had lowered the price, and the giant online retailer had matched it at $25.47 to $26.99. But…
Apple names next CEO; Tim Cook to become chairman
Apple Inc. named hardware chief John Ternus as the iPhone maker’s next leader, with Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook shifting to the role of executive chairman. Ternus will become CEO…
Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing
Slide over, Jacob Kiplimo. The world’s fastest human in the half-marathon is still just that, but the Ugandan’s record time of 57 minutes, 20 seconds, was obliterated Sunday in Beijing…
Santa Monica Community Gardens Celebrate 50 Years
Photo Credit: Fran Lyness Published: April 19, 2026, 9:00 am On April 14, Santa Monica City Hall came alive with community spirit as residents and city staff gathered to celebrate…
Supreme Court weighs phone searches to find criminals amid complaints of ‘digital dragnets’
WASHINGTON — A man carrying a gun and a cellphone entered a federal credit union in a small town in central Virginia in May 2019 and demanded cash. He left…
California’s gas prices push Uber and Lyft drivers off the road
The highest gas prices in the country are making it tougher for some gig drivers to make a living. Gas prices have shot up amid the war in the Middle…
Hollywood editors get new AI tool from Google, Avid
Avid Technology, the editing software company, is the latest entertainment industry player to introduce AI into its toolbox. The company behind industry-standard platforms Pro Tools and Media Composer said it…
This long beach startup powers California’s industries using off-grid power
Many companies in California struggle to get enough electricity to power their growing businesses. One Long Beach startup just raised $26 million for what it says is a quick fix…