Here’s how to register for a chance to buy tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
With the 2028 Olympics Games in Los Angeles on the horizon, fans will get their first opportunity to get in line for tickets on Wednesday. Registration will open Jan. 14…
Former children’s charity CEO charged with embezzling millions
The former CEO of The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit camp for children with serious medical conditions, has been charged with embezzling $5.2 million from the organization over a seven-year period.…
Rams showed their vulnerabilities, but also their resilience in closer-than-expected playoff opener
In the euphoria of the Rams’ dramatic comeback to beat the Carolina Panthers in their playoff opener, it was easy to overlook the fact that the first step on Los…
Your Best Shot at a Healthy Flu Season
By Jerome Adams Winter is upon us, and for many Americans, that means company parties, get-togethers with friends and of course, gathering with extended family. These festivities are joyous. But…
Pacific Palisades YMCA Gets $1M from Bank of America for Rebuild
Bank of America announced a $1 million grant to rebuild the Lowe Family YMCA serving the Palisades-Malibu community, which was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires one year ago. The…
Newsletter: Jan 12 2026
First Up Photo: Courtesy of SM Pier Corp. Santa Monica Pier to Host First Drive-In Movie Night The Santa Monica Pier will host its first drive-in movie experience on January…
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…
VR headsets are ‘hope machines’ inside California prisons, offering escape and practical experience
Jacob Smith has been in prison for two decades, but he and other inmates are still taking regular trips to far-flung, exotic locales. No passport required, just a virtual reality…
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Google said Sunday that it is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app…