• Thu. Jun 18th, 2026

The Pulse of Southern California

Santa Monica Gallery Presents ‘Typeland’ by Lorenzo Marini

Bruce Lurie Gallery presents “Typeland,” a solo exhibition by Lorenzo Marini curated by Sen Fu, on view from Jan. 17 through Feb. 17. Internationally recognized as a pioneer of the…

Santa Anita adds slot machine-like terminals sure to spark fight

The fight over horse racing tracks’ right to legally install slot-machine-like terminals in their facilities to allow betting on past races hit the boiling point on Thursday when Santa Anita…

Drive-in Movie on the Pier & MLK

Locals Night & Drive-In Movie Night Featuring ‘Grease’: Get ready to rev your engines and relive the golden age of drive-ins as the Santa Monica Pier transforms into a nostalgic…

Ted Chen, NBC4 News veteran, leaves journalism for ministry

Forget reporter Ted. Call him Pastor Ted now. Ted Chen, a familiar face on NBC4 News in Los Angeles since 1995, signed off for the last time Wednesday evening before…

Topanga Canyon Blvd 55-Hour Closure Jan 17-19 in Malibu

Caltrans will implement a 55-hour extended weekend closure Jan. 17-19 of Topanga Canyon Boulevard/State Route 27 from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive to install an 84-inch reinforced concrete…

Memo to Minneapolis from California: Please don’t take the bait

Dear Minneapolis: We are sorry for what you are going through. We get it. One day you’re living in a vibrant, multicultural city that, yeah, has its problems but is…

Santa Monica Libraries in Fairview, Ocean Park Expand Service

Two Santa Monica branch libraries will expand from a self-service model to in-person, full-service operations three days per week beginning Jan. 20. The Fairview and Ocean Park Branch Libraries will…

Yosemite ditches reservations for ‘firefall.’ Here’s what to know

Yosemite’s firefall — the winter convergence of sunbeams and falling water that has drawn growing crowds to the national park’s Horsetail Falls — will be different this year. At least…

California’s Homelessness Drops 9% in 2025, Largest Fall in 15 Years

California’s unsheltered homelessness decreased by approximately 9% in 2025, marking the state’s largest reduction in more than 15 years, according to preliminary data released by Governor Gavin Newsom’s office. The…

Watts came out to mourn ‘Mama Curtis.’ Then LAPD showed up in force

It was planned as a peaceful day of mourning for a Watts neighborhood matriarch many knew simply as “Mama Curtis.” Instead, attendees said, a memorial in Watts over the weekend…