California woman who phoned men instead of saving her drowning 2-year-old has been found guilty of murder
A Northern California woman was found guilty of murder after authorities said she didn’t try to save her 2-year-old drowning daughter and instead was phoning men she met on dating…
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shows smelling salts aren’t just for players
Football leans on tradition, providing convenient cover for the NFL’s lenient stance on smelling salts, ammonia crystals that players believe enhance performance when inhaled. Does the olfactory exhilaration also enhance…
Battle rages over supportive housing in Santa Monica
It was a scene that left residents of this pricey, palm-lined Santa Monica neighborhood flabbergasted. Without warning, some 50 strangers had suddenly arrived in vans and were occupying a vacant…
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again.
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced Sunday that he would not run for California governor, a decision grounded in his belief that his legal efforts combating the Trump administration as…
U-Haul truck hits protesters during demonstration in Westwood against Iran government
Police are investigating an incident in which the driver of a U-Haul truck drove into several people during a protest in Westwood against the Iranian regime. The Los Angeles Fire…
Thousands gather statewide in anti-ICE protests, including hundreds in Huntington Beach
More than 60 largely peaceful protests took place this weekend against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, including several in Southern California. But while many protests were without incident, they…
Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
New Mexico authorities have accused Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield, known for series “The West Wing” and “Thirtysomething,” of child sex abuse. A judge on Friday issued an arrest warrant for…
The Golden Globes are tonight. Here’s what to look for and how to watch and stream the show
The Golden Globes bill themselves as Hollywood’s booziest bash. This year, is anyone ready to party? Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday night’s 83rd…
Santa Monica Pier Hosts First Drive-In Movie Night Jan 15
The Santa Monica Pier will host its first drive-in movie experience Jan. 15, featuring a screening of “Grease” as part of “Locals’ Night” from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. A limited…
Will this mysterious California news site influence the 2026 election?
Earlier this year, as the political battle over congressional redistricting brought California into the national spotlight, Facebook users were shown a curious series of ads. The ads, from a straightforward-looking…