Santa Monica Council Explores Housing Standards Beyond State Law
The City Council was forced to revisit a series of housing votes last week following a ruling that Councilman Jesse Zwick has a conflict of interest on development issues. The…
Would California voters actually support a wealth tax on billionaires?
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In a sense, California has been taxing wealth since it became a state 175 years ago. Well into…
PCH, Topanga Canyon Road Closures Continue Through Jan 25
Caltrans and Southern California Edison crews will continue emergency repair work on Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard through Jan. 25, with various lane closures scheduled throughout the week.…
Rams Beat Bears 20-17 in OT, Advance to NFC Championship
Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay shot knowing glances at each other, then went to work on the drive that got the Los Angeles Rams one step away from the Super…
California Budget Challenges Face Newsom in Final Year
On paper, the annual process of drafting a state budget is rational. In practice, it’s more akin to voodoo. It starts, as state law requires, with the governor’s introduction of…
Newsletter: Jan 19, 2026
What a beautiful MLK Day to be outdoors:Today: ☀️ High 72° / Low 52°Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 72° / Low 50° First Up (Photo Credit: Courtesy). Santa Monica expands MODE transit…
Santa Monica MODE Transit Expands Hours for Seniors, Disabled
Santa Monica’s on-demand transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities is expanding its operating hours starting in January, including the restoration of Sunday service that was suspended during the…
Ocean Safety Standards Lag Year After LA Fires
Rachael Gaudiosi, Special to the Daily Press It’s been more than a year since the Palisades and Eaton fires, and local nonprofit Heal the Bay is still working to build…
Newsletter: Jan 17, 2026
😎 We hope you're enjoying this beautiful MLK holiday weekend. If you have the time, please listen to A Developing Story, our chart-topping six-part podcast series available on Spotify, Apple…
WWD Style Awards Celebrates Fashion Culturemakers
By Jaden Olson, Entertainment Reporter On Friday, January 9, Womens World Daily hosted its second annual Style Awards during Golden Globe Awards week. For decades, film and music have formally…