How to Stay Sane in Today’s News Cycle
Believe it or not, we’re only two weeks into the new year. It should be a time of rejuvenation and optimism, but, instead, it feels like we’re slogging through a…
L.A. firefighter union launches new sales tax initiative
One year after a deadly blaze ripped through the Pacific Palisades and destroyed thousands of homes, the union representing Los Angeles firefighters has launched a ballot initiative that would raise…
Santa Monica Gallery Presents ‘Typeland’ by Lorenzo Marini
Bruce Lurie Gallery presents “Typeland,” a solo exhibition by Lorenzo Marini curated by Sen Fu, on view from Jan. 17 through Feb. 17. Internationally recognized as a pioneer of the…
Santa Anita adds slot machine-like terminals sure to spark fight
The fight over horse racing tracks’ right to legally install slot-machine-like terminals in their facilities to allow betting on past races hit the boiling point on Thursday when Santa Anita…
Drive-in Movie on the Pier & MLK
Locals Night & Drive-In Movie Night Featuring ‘Grease’: Get ready to rev your engines and relive the golden age of drive-ins as the Santa Monica Pier transforms into a nostalgic…
Ted Chen, NBC4 News veteran, leaves journalism for ministry
Forget reporter Ted. Call him Pastor Ted now. Ted Chen, a familiar face on NBC4 News in Los Angeles since 1995, signed off for the last time Wednesday evening before…
Topanga Canyon Blvd 55-Hour Closure Jan 17-19 in Malibu
Caltrans will implement a 55-hour extended weekend closure Jan. 17-19 of Topanga Canyon Boulevard/State Route 27 from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive to install an 84-inch reinforced concrete…
Memo to Minneapolis from California: Please don’t take the bait
Dear Minneapolis: We are sorry for what you are going through. We get it. One day you’re living in a vibrant, multicultural city that, yeah, has its problems but is…
Santa Monica Libraries in Fairview, Ocean Park Expand Service
Two Santa Monica branch libraries will expand from a self-service model to in-person, full-service operations three days per week beginning Jan. 20. The Fairview and Ocean Park Branch Libraries will…
Yosemite ditches reservations for ‘firefall.’ Here’s what to know
Yosemite’s firefall — the winter convergence of sunbeams and falling water that has drawn growing crowds to the national park’s Horsetail Falls — will be different this year. At least…