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…
LA County Declares January 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved proclamations Tuesday declaring January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, reaffirming the county’s commitment to combating trafficking and supporting survivors. The…
Newsletter: Jan 10 2026
First Up Photo: SMDP City Hall scrambles to fix housing votes as new questions emerge over councilmember conflicts Officials are racing to ratify a series of housing-related votes from 2025…
Santa Monica Council Names Anderson-Warren as Interim City Clerk
The Santa Monica City Council has selected retired City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren to return in an interim capacity while launching a national recruitment for a permanent replacement. Anderson-Warren, who retired…
Santa Monica Blvd Lane Closures Begin Jan 12 in West LA
Overnight lane closures and 24-hour parking restrictions will affect portions of State Route 2 in West Los Angeles and Echo Park from Jan. 12 to 18. Construction for a $70.2…
LA County Health Maintains Current Childhood Vaccination Guidelines
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced it will continue following existing California vaccination guidelines for children despite CDC changes, stating no new scientific evidence indicates current childhood vaccination…