Student homelessness in Los Angeles County climbed nearly 30% in a single school year, far outpacing state and national trends, according to new UCLA research warning that the crisis is deepening just ...

A Venice man who was once charged in the death of a Santa Monica bar manager has moved his fight from criminal to civil court, filing a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, the city of Santa Monica and ...

Endorsements in the Santa Monica City Council race are scattered across a wide field of candidates, with labor unions, tenant advocates and community groups breaking in different directions rather ...

Consignors of The Posh Duck, a luxury resale boutique on Main Street, say they were left confused and angry this month after the shop closed abruptly, sent contradictory emails about a possible ...

A judge has rejected the city of Malibu's attempt to take ownership of public trails within its borders, ruling this week that the state law the city relied on does not support its claim and that the ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to crack down on contractor fraud and rebuilding scams targeting survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, ordering ...

The city of Santa Monica began deploying enhanced police patrols this week at the Santa Monica Pier, Palisades Park, the beach and downtown, following two separate shootings over the weekend that left ...

It is a time for new beginnings. Schools will be starting soon, promising a fresh start and a year of growth, and the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club is also beginning a new year under the ...

SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes outdoor films, local singles mixers, new Palisades dining, and much more! Singles Night at Circle Bar: Ditch the apps ...

I’m just a tad embarrassed to say that until about two weeks ago when fellow columnist Charles Andrews and I attended an arts luncheon, I had never been to ...

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Eighteen months after devastating wildfires destroyed thousands of homes across Los Angeles County, many survivors say the biggest obstacle to returning home is the insurance process. Standing before ...