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Instagram: @comunidaddesantamonicaca. A man was processed, cited and released from SMPD custody before federal authorities took him into custody on their own
Man Detained by ICE Outside Santa Monica City Hall Right After Being Released on Burglary Charges
A social media post described agents in green vests conducting an arrest, identifying one black Chevrolet Tahoe without plates and a dark gray Toyota Camry with a California license plate. Santa Monica police said federal […]
City officials said they aim to put temporary protections in place before winter. Credit: City of Malibu.
High Tides and Surf Undermine Sections of Bluff Near Pacific Coast Highway
Several beachfront properties destroyed in the fire no longer have seawalls to buffer the surf, allowing erosion to advance. By Sarah Lin Malibu officials met with Caltrans engineers Monday to assess coastal erosion along Pacific […]
Google Street View. Continuing through Aug. 9, crews are expected to install underground electrical substructures
Underground Utility Work to Close Parts of Allenford Ave. in Palisades
Crews are expected to install underground electrical substructures, closing single-block segments of Allenford Avenue. By Carlos Reyes Drivers should expect lane reductions and intermittent road closures on Allenford Avenue through Aug. 9 as crews install […]
Venice Boardwalk Turns into Massive World Cup Final Viewing Party (Video)
Screens popped up, people gathered along the walkway, restaurants and bars were packed and a giant screen drew huge crowds at Washington Square
DUI Checkpoint Comes to Mar Vista This Week
The department is also conducting DUI saturation patrols in multiple divisions throughout the week, including operations in North Hollywood, Olympic, Newton and Van Nuys. The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday […]
Instagram: @uniondelbarrio. Around 7 a.m., near the intersection of Culver Boulevard and Dawes Avenue, at least three masked agents made the arrest.
ICE Detains Gardener in Front of Son in West LA, Says Grassroots Group
The gardener, who was not immediately identified, is a husband and the father of four children, the organization said. By Zach Armstrong ICE agents detained a gardener in West Los Angeles on Tuesday morning in the […]
The event will bring together volunteers and families for clinics, demonstrations and community activities
“They Will Skate Again” Event to Highlight Athletes with Disabilities at Venice Skate Park on Saturday
The free event is open to adaptive athletes, including those using wheelchairs or WCMX (wheelchair motocross) equipment, as well as beginners. An adaptive skate event for people with disabilities is scheduled for Saturday at the […]
State officials said Homekey+ has so far allocated $968.4 million for 54 projects
California Awards $109M for Veteran Housing
The money comes from Proposition 1 through the Homekey+ program, which finances permanent supportive housing linked to behavioral health services. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that California is awarding $109.6 million to create 278 units […]
Office of Mayor Bass. The program is run through the mayor’s Office of Community Safety.
Mayor Bass Announces $2M in Federal Funds to Expand Mental Health Crisis Response Program
The money will support hiring additional health care workers and further expand the program, including deeper reach into the San Fernando Valley. By Sarah Lin Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday more than $2 million in […]
One Less Spark Campaign. The campaign highlights several ways residents can reduce wildfire risk, including securing tow chains so they do not drag on roadways
California Launches Wildfire Prevention Campaign as Fire Danger Rises
The “One Less Spark” campaign encourages Californians to reduce common ignition sources as elevated temperatures and dry conditions increase wildfire risk. California officials have launched a statewide public awareness campaign urging residents to take steps […]
LAHSA reported an estimated 73,040 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, a 1.2% increase from 2025, while Venice and Santa Monica reported declines
Homelessness Reportedly Falls in LA’s Westside as Regional Count Shows Little Change
LAHSA said fewer subsidies created a bottleneck in the rehousing system, reducing the number of people moving from interim housing into permanent homes and limiting available shelter beds. Homelessness declined in Los Angeles’s Westside (City […]
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Palisades Senior Living Community Ranked Among the Best in the U.S.
The ratings come as Los Angeles had 44 communities named Best Senior Living this year, one of the higher totals among major metropolitan areas. Ciela Senior Living in Pacific Palisades has received recognition in the […]
Lanes and Ramps Closed on I-405 Through July 31
The closures are scheduled to begin after 9 p.m. and end by 6 a.m. Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31. Caltrans crews will close multiple lanes and ramps overnight along Interstate 405 through the […]
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‘The Pitt’ Leads California Tax Credit Projects With 25 Emmy Nominations
Eleven projects that received state tax credits earned a combined 79 nominations, according to a state announcement. The medical drama “The Pitt” led California Film and Television Tax Credit recipients with 25 nominations for the […]
Instagram: @vodkafordogpeople. The “Dog Days of Summer” yappy hour is scheduled for July 25 at the beachside restaurant
Gladstone’s to Host “Dog Days of Summer” Event with Menu for Dogs, Treats and Merchandise for Pets
Proceeds will benefit The Labelle Foundation, a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization. Gladstones Malibu will host a dog-friendly event Saturday featuring cocktails, live music and adoptable animals as part of a partnership with Tito’s […]
Caltrans. In West Los Angeles, up to two lanes of eastbound and westbound Santa Monica Boulevard will close.
Caltrans Sets Overnight Lane Closures on Santa Monica Boulevard Starting Aug. 2
The restrictions run primarily from Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, with work scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Caltrans will close lanes overnight and ban parking around the clock along sections of […]
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Finding Peace of Mind in Fire Zones: How a Local Founder is Revolutionizing Wildfire Defense
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