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The Pulse of Southern California

Santa Monica Downtown Shooting Latest in String of Violent Crimes

June Entertainment Zone Debut Downtown Santa Monica is launching an entertainment zone allowing alcohol consumption in designated areas, starting with seven participating restaurants. Additionally, a proposal was made to host…

Santa Monica Safety Concerns: Shootings, Beach Closures Rise

May Parking Overhaul Debated Consultants proposed replacing downtown’s 90-minute free parking with flat rates to raise revenue. Business leaders opposed the plan, fearing it would deter visitors. The DTSM board…

L.A. fire cleanups reports describe repeated violations, illegal dumping allegation

The primary federal contractor entrusted with purging fire debris from the Eaton and Palisades fires may have illegally dumped toxic ash and misused contaminated soil in breach of state policy,…

Santa Monica News Roundup: Malibu School Separation Setback

Malibu School Separation A county report recommended against the creation of an independent Malibu School District, stating it fails eight of nine state criteria. The report cited concerns regarding financial…

Plenty at stake for Rams heading into showdown with Falcons

It’s a late-season matchup with subplots galore. The Rams’ game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium pits several of the NFL’s closest coaching friends against each…

California has lost more than a quarter of its immigration judges this year

WASHINGTON — More than a quarter of federal immigration judges in California have been fired, retired or quit since the start of the Trump administration. The reduction follows a trend…

Luka Doncic and LeBron James lift Lakers to win over Kings

The Lakers underwent some soul-searching at practice Saturday, with coach JJ Redick starting the conversation before allowing players to speak freely about the team’s issues. It was an attempt by…

Some SoCal mountain residents are cut off, buried in mud after storm

Even after an evacuation warning was lifted for the San Bernardino County mountain community of Lytle Creek, some residents remained stranded after a bridge was damaged while others contended with…

After 20 years and three Michelin stars, Providence is L.A.’s most celebrated fine dining restaurant.

In the middle of dinner service on a Tuesday evening in the fall, Providence restaurant lost its power. About half of the guests had made it through to the end…

Federal judge dismisses indictment against TikToker shot by ICE, citing constitutional violations

Days ahead of trial, a federal judge has dismissed an indictment against a TikTok streamer shot by ICE earlier this year, citing constitutional violations by the government. In a Saturday…