Two lawsuits have been filed seeking to stop a Ballona Wetlands restoration project, saying the plan would “allow for the complete destruction” of the fragile ecological reserve. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock.
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(Video) Benefit Concert Supports Palisades Music School Lost in Wildfire
The Fundraising Event by Palisades Dolphin Strong–featuring a throng of celebrities such as actors Esai Morales and John Savage–included a...
County Offers $58M in Parks Grants, Hosts Info Session Wednesday
The grants aim to enhance park equity, access, and environmental benefits, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $4 million The...
(Photos) See Inside This $60M Holmby Hills Mansion Inspired by a Madrid Museum
Soaring 30-foot ceilings, adorned with 400-year-old Moorish columns and 16th-17th century Florentine carvings, greet visitors Nestled on the prestigious 133...
What We Know So Far About the Santa Monica-Linked Explosion That Killed Three Deputies
The probe traces back to Thursday, when residents of an apartment complex on the 800 block of Bay Street in...
SM.a.r.t. Column: SMO (So Many Options) Part 4 “IT’S THE ECONOMY, S…..”
“As the City is broke and on the edge of bankruptcy, proponents seem to suggest starting simply—create walking paths, install...
Congressman Secures $14.5M for Westside, San Fernando Valley Projects
The initiatives address wildfire mitigation, public safety, housing, and community services Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that a key...
California Sues Trump Administration Over High-Speed Rail Funding Cut
Newsom described the move as a “heartless attack on the Central Valley,” threatening jobs and livelihoods Governor Gavin Newsom announced...
City Launches Free RAMP Webinar for Small Businesses
The online event aims to help small businesses tap into procurement opportunities across Southern California through the RAMP platform The...
Venice Family Clinic Slams HHS Funding Restrictions as Assault on Immigrants
HHS announced on July 10 that it would restrict access to programs like community health centers, Head Start, and other...
Former Hammer Museum Director Receives Getty Prize, Awards $500,000 to NPR
Philbin’s tenure at the Hammer saw the launch of the Hammer Projects series and the Made in L.A. biennial, alongside...
Salt & Straw Celebrates Ice Cream Week with Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone Through the Weekend
The item launched nationwide, available with any ice cream flavor or as an exclusive sundae featuring Strawberry Honey Balsamic ice...
LAX Metro Transit Center Boosts K Line Ridership, Overall Metro Sees Slight Decline
The station completes the K Line, allowing continuous service from Expo/Crenshaw Station to Redondo Beach and enhancing regional connectivity through...
Santa Monica College to Perform “Seussical (Theatre for Young Audiences)”
The 75-minute family-friendly musical, set in the Jungle of Nool, follows Horton the elephant as he protects a speck of...
Man Arrested in Brentwood for Impersonating Firefighter During Palisades Fire
The suspect faces at least 28 criminal counts—including 23 felonies—spanning incidents from 2023 to May 2025 Federal and local law...
West Coast Premiere of ‘The Opposite of Love’ Opens at Hudson Backstage Theatre
Produced by Neil Gooding Productions, behind shows like Back to the Future: The Musical, the play runs Thursdays through Saturdays at...
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