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Malibu Tech CEO Convicted in $20 Million Investor Celebrity Fraud Scheme

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Tech CEO Convicted After Lavish Lifestyle Funded by Fake Promises Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, 63, of Malibu, was found guilty late...

Venice Man With Alzheimer’s Reported Missing; Police Seek Public’s Help

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Richard Hunter, 79, Disappeared After Leaving His Home Saturday Morning Authorities and family members are seeking the public’s help in...

Spring Staycation: Santa Monica Invites Locals with Exclusive Hotel Deals

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Los Angeles Residents Can Vacation Without Leaving Town Santa Monica Travel & Tourism is inviting Los Angeles County residents to...

New Santa Monica Place Management Aims to Restore Mall as “Heart and Soul” of Community

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

The firm plans to attract new retailers and restaurants in anticipation of the 2028 Olympics Commercial real estate firm Prism...

Petition Urges City to Waive Rebuild Permit Fees After January Fires

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

The petition argues that survivors of the fires are being unfairly burdened with permitting fees—often amounting to tens of thousands...

Residents Invited to Give Feedback on Palisades Fire Response in Upcoming Listening Sessions

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Input will go into a final report that will help County officials improve communication, evacuation procedures, and overall wildfire preparedness...

Caltrans Explores Bus Lane Expansion on Lincoln Boulevard; Public Meeting Set for April

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

The corridor serves key destinations including Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, and Los Angeles International Airport Caltrans is conducting a...

BuildStrong is Leading the Effort to Rebuild the Pacific Palisades

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

The recent wildfires in the Pacific Palisades caused extensive property damage, leaving many residents unsure about how to move forward....

Community Rally Planned to Save Santa Monica’s Fairview Library

April 6, 2025

April 6, 2025

Supporters Urge Santa Monica City Council to Keep the Library Open By Judith Meister, Chair, Santa Monica Library Board A...

LAHSA CEO Resigns Amid Shift to New County-Led Homeless Department

April 6, 2025

April 6, 2025

LA Homeless Services Leader Resigns After Accountability Crisis The head of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has stepped down...