As the region’s heat wave lingered into a new week, a red flag warning denoting a risk of wildfire was in effect in much of Southern California today, along with an excessive heat warning intended […]

A Los Angeles World Airports employee’s car crashed today on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport, resulting in an injury, authorities said. The accident occurred shortly after 6 am near Runway 25-Right, according to […]

In Santa Monica, children are reading more than ever. At the Santa Monica Public Library, its “Fizz, Boom, READ” (for children) and “Spark a Reaction” (for teens) summer reading themes helped the reading stats explode. […]

Local environmental group Heal the Bay is asking residents to join the world’s biggest single-day volunteer event — the 29th annual Coastal Cleanup Day — this Saturday, Sept. 20 As part of a global effort, […]

The strong waves that damaged Malibu’s landmark pier this month also ate away at rocks next to one section of Pacific Coast Highway, and repairs will start Monday. Caltrans issued a warning today that one […]

Joe Sample, an iconic jazz and keyboard artist and composer whose music transcended genres and defied easy labels, has died at age 75. Sample split his time between residences in Santa Monica, Mammoth Lakes and […]

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and a Red Flag Warning for the Los Angeles area through Tuesday. Forecasters say high pressure aloft will bring very hot conditions to the region […]

Passengers on Metro buses and trains will need a little extra change in their pockets Monday, as the base fare jumps by 25 cents. But Metro officials said riders should really be paying with TAP […]

“No Good Deed” opened in the number one spot at the North American box offices this weekend, with an estimated $24.5 million in sales. The Sony release is the first fall hit this year, according […]