“Carol,” the Cate Blanchett romance between a pair of women in 1950s New York, earned a leading six nominations today for the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which honor the best in independent film. The […]

A person was injured today when an outbuilding’s foundation collapsed at a residential property in Malibu. Firefighters were sent to the 23600 block of Malibu Colony Drive about 10 a.m., the county fire department reported. […]

The City of Santa Monica says temporary lane closures and delays are possible during daytime hours today through Friday, Nov. 27 in the following locations: • 2nd St. between Colorado Ave. and Broadway. • 5th […]

Two local students were arrested and later released into the custody of their parents on Thursday, Nov. 12, after admitting to stealing a “balance board” from a fellow student.  This story began on Friday, Oct. […]

For Santa Monica residents and visitors, the beach and Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium are unforgettable landmarks. Heal the Bay acquired the aquarium in 2003 and has been operating it ever since, which […]

It’s Thanksgiving week, and I find myself focusing on many things I can be thankful for. And this Hot Flash Universe column is at the top my list. I really loved most of the adventures […]

Universal Tile is the only marble yard in Santa Monica with large selections of high quality of marble, granites, onyx, limestones, travertine and other natural stones

Venice Beach has long been home to many local artists and art lovers. Becoming a Venice Art Crawl volunteer is a great way to be hands-on in the Venice art community.

A 12-screen ArcLight cinema complex opened Friday on the third level of Santa Monica Place, complete with a full bar, café, and concessions. Guests 21-years and over can enjoy wine, beer, and cocktails at its […]

The Santa Monica College (SMC) student newspaper The Corsair won 15 awards – including newspaper General Excellence and four first place awards – at the 2015 Southern California conference of the Journalism Association of Community […]