‘Largest outbreak that we’ve seen in California.’ Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations
An exceptionally wet December has contributed to an abundance of death cap mushrooms, or Amanita phalloides, on the Central Coast and Northern California, causing what officials describe as an unprecedented…
Newsletter: Jan 16 2026
First Up BODIES: The city currently operates 26 advisory bodies with 162 volunteer members. (Photo Credit: Courtesy). Santa Monica Council Rejects Consolidation of Disabilities Commission Santa Monica City Council voted…
Edison sues L.A. County and other agencies, saying they share blame for Eaton fire deaths, destruction
Southern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and two companies including SoCalGas Friday, saying their mistakes contributed to the deadly and destructive toll of last year’s Eaton wildfire.…
LA Rams prepare for freezing Chicago playoff game in California
The Rams practiced in 82-degree sunshine Wednesday at their Woodland Hills training complex, making the most of a beautiful week even by Los Angeles’ pleasant winter standards. The playoff game…
Man lying in Van Nuys parking lot killed by semi truck, authorities say
A 55-year-old man who was lying on the ground in a Van Nuys parking lot was killed Thursday by a semi truck, according to law enforcement authorities. A report of…
Chamber Music Palisades Premieres New Work Feb 4
Chamber Music Palisades presents the world premiere of ‘Due Voci’ by Grammy-winning composer Lolita Ritmanis on Feb. 4 at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. The program also features works by Beethoven, with…
Newsom vows crackdown on corporate homebuying in California
In his final State of the State speech, Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at a group that some say contribute to California’s housing affordability crisis: corporate landlords. Newsom vowed to…
Santa Monica College Planetarium Shows Explore Space This Winter
The Santa Monica College Planetarium will present live-hosted shows on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons in January and February featuring tours of the solar system and explorations of black holes.…
Anaheim man accused of threatening to place pipe bombs at Disneyland ahead of JD Vance’s visit
An Anaheim man is facing federal charges that he falsely claimed to have placed pipe bombs inside Disneyland before Vice President JD Vance visited the park with his family last…
LA County Supervisors Protect Youth Gender-Affirming Care
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a motion aimed at protecting access to gender-affirming health care for transgender, intersex, and gender-nonconforming young people, pushing back against federal…