3+ hour, 42+ min ago  (677+ words) By Kim Alexander, Special for Cal Matters There has been a lot of coverage about the crowded field of candidates seeking to become California's next governor." It's especially crowded because this is an open-seat contest, with no incumbent running. Also…...

11+ hour ago  (487+ words) For 84 years running, the columbarium at Woodlawn Cemetery has anchored a Memorial Day tradition that has weathered changing crowds, shifting venues and the slow filling-in of the grounds around it. The Santa Monica Elks Lodge No. 906 will continue that tradition…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (513+ words) By Sean Bothwell, Special for Cal Matters Imagine turning on your tap and not being sure it's safe to drink what comes out." For one million Californians, this scenario is not hypothetical. In disadvantaged communities, including some in the Central…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1091+ words) As someone who is "not the best person with bugs and stuff," Stephanie Bernaba never imagined herself becoming an outdoorsy mom. But the mother of three is getting more daring as gas prices and other travel costs make vacations more…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (163+ words) Good morning. Memorial Day weekend has arrived, bringing with it a bit of May Gray/June Gloom. Possible afternoon sun. Today " 66/58; Sunday " 66/56; Monday " 67/57 FIRST UP 2nd Annual Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5 K brings out thousands The Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5 K…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (460+ words) The Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5 K returned for its second year on May 17, bringing more than 4, 000 runners, walkers, spectators and volunteers to one of Los Angeles" most recognizable coastal neighborhoods for a race that doubled as a celebration of fitness,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (196+ words) The Santa Monica College Music Department will present the SMC Mariachi Ensemble Los Corsarios in a free concert celebrating regional Mexican folk music. The performance is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 11: 15 a. m. in the Music Hall at the SMC Performing Arts…...

2+ day, 38+ min ago  (173+ words) Partners of the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project will host a public meeting on Sunday, May 31, from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p. m. at Pierce College in Woodland Hills to share updates on ongoing restoration and design efforts for one of Southern California's last remaining coastal…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (341+ words) One year after launching, the city of Santa Monica's Sa Mo Bridge diversion program has exceeded initial goals, connecting hundreds of justice-involved individuals to housing, treatment and supportive services. On May 14, the city celebrated four recent graduates at a ceremony…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (591+ words) One of Santa Monica's most storied nightlife spots will switch its lights back on Friday, May 22, when Circle Bar reopens to the public under new ownership. The dimly lit, oval-bar nightclub at 2926 Main Street has been taken over by local…...