Why is Meta laying off workers again?
Social media giant Meta said it’s cutting more than 1,000 workers and closing several content studios as it focuses its efforts on artificial intelligence-powered wearables such as smart glasses. The…
Why $100 million says Shohei Ohtani is the global face of sport
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. So the world’s most marketable athlete must be a soccer player, right? Not this year. Basketball? Golf? Tennis? All widely played around the…
Santa Monica welcomes Chief Jacob
First Up Photo Credit: SMDP. Darrick Jacob sworn in as new Police Chief City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica's police chief…READ Close to Home LA County…
Filmmaker who helped crack gay porn actor’s gruesome Hollywood killing wins SXSW premiere
Not long after documentary filmmaker Rachel Mason began looking into the gruesome 1990 cold-case murder of gay porn actor Bill Newton in Hollywood, Newton’s former boyfriend, Marc Rabins, showed her…
California launches investigation into child porn on Elon Musk’s AI site
SACRAMENTO — California announced an investigation into Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI on Wednesday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom saying that the social media site owned by the billionaire is…
Cancer survival rates soar nationwide, but socioeconomic barriers leave some behind
The American Cancer Society’s 2026 Cancer Statistics report, released Tuesday, marks a major milestone for U.S. cancer survival rates. For the first time, the annual report shows that 70% of…
Iranian Americans in SoCal watch Iran protests with a mix of hope and ‘visceral dread’
Tabby Refael’s messages to Iran are going unanswered. For weeks, she has called, texted and sent voice memos to loved ones in Tehran, where massive crowds have demanded the overthrow…
Commentary: ICE can’t be trusted. Can California force accountability?
Before Minneapolis was left to mourn the death of Renee Good, there was George Floyd. Same town, same sorrow, same questions — what becomes of society when you can’t trust…
National Park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here’s why
If you’re planning to visit one of the 11 most popular national parks in the U.S. — two of which are in California — staff might ask a question that…
Santa Monica Pauses Downtown Parking Rate Hike After Business Backlash
Santa Monica officials have postponed implementing new parking rates at eight downtown structures until at least Jan. 27, responding to concerns from local businesses and residents about how the changes…