Assault suspect arrested after barricading for hours in Santa Monica

NBCLosAngeles.com (Local) 10/16 7:24P Missael Soto

Police arrested a man Friday who they accused of assaulting someone inside an apartment complex in Santa Monica. The assault took place in the 1400 block of Michigan Avenue, where the man barricaded himself for hours after officers arrived,...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 16-24

Los Angeles Daily News 10/16 3:00A Holly Andres

A wagon driven by a pumpkin rolls though the Pumpkin Forest at “Carved” in Descanso Gardens on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Here is a sampling of things to...

Topanga Canyon Boulevard reopens after mudslide in Santa Monica Mountains

NBCLosAngeles.com (Local) 10/15 8:29A Jonathan Lloyd

A stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard that was closed after Tuesday’s storm because of a mudslide has reopened. Photos posted to Caltrans’ X account showed mud on the canyon road, forcing the closure from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive...

Santa Monica housing projects for homeless paused amid community frustrations

abc7.com (KABC) 10/15 4:23A Tim Pulliam

Two homeless housing projects in Santa Monica were paused after outraged residents voiced their concerns.

2 Santa Monica police officers, pickup truck driver injured in crash

abc7.com (KABC) 10/11 10:43A KABC

Two police officers and the driver of a pickup truck were injured after a crash in Santa Monica.

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 9-17

Los Angeles Daily News 10/9 3:00A Holly Andres

Steve Caveagna entertains the audience during Circus Vargas s current show Hollywood Dreams from Oct. 11-20 at Valencia Town Center in Valencia. (Photo courtesy of Circus Vargas) Here is a sampling of...

Hit-and-run driver injures LA Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky's staffer, kills her dog

NBC Los Angeles LA City Council 10/7 10:12A Helen Jeong, Dennis Broad and Yv

A staff member for Los Angeles Councilwoman for Katy Yaroslavsky was recovering from her injuries Tuesday after she was struck by a pickup truck Sunday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department told...

After 40 years, Airtel Plaza Hotel at Van Nuys Airport to close its doors

Los Angeles Daily News 10/7 4:51A City News Service

After more than 40 years of operation, the Airtel Plaza Hotel and Conference Center at Van Nuys Airport will be closing its doors on Sunday with an event planned Tuesday, Oct. 7, allowing residents, business leaders and the team to look back on...

Rich Archbold: Legacy Runners dwindling but determined few remain

Los Angeles Daily News 10/4 2:00A Rich Archbold

Long Beach Marathon Legacy Runners may be dwindling, but there still are some determined to be at the start line Sunday for the historic race which started in 1982. They will once again line up for...

Woodland Hills Farmers Market aims to support local farmers

Los Angeles Daily News 9/30 4:00A Staff report

The Woodland Hills Farmers Market opened in 2022 on Shoup Avenue a few blocks north of Ventura Boulevard where the owner, Shivam Dhupar, says he puts  an emphasis on supporting local farmers, business...

Is it better to rent or own in California? That depends.

Los Angeles Daily News 9/28 3:00A Jeff Goertzen, Jonathan Lansner

The debate over renting vs. owning has long posed a challenge for households in California. Arguments have morphed in recent years as home prices and mortgage rates soared beyond the increasing rents....

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Sept. 25-Oct. 3

Los Angeles Daily News 9/25 3:00A Holly Andres

The inaugural concert at the Sesevenga Pavilion at Jane and Bert Boeckmann Park is on Oct. 4 in Porter Ranch. Locked Out of Heaven, a Bruno Mars tribute band, performs at the free event. A view of the...

Hawthorne Plaza owner has a year to revamp the long-decaying mall site — but will it happen?

Los Angeles Daily News 9/15 3:00A Tyler Shaun Evains

Graffiti is scrawled on the walls. Light fixtures have been torn out. The roof is partially collapsed and code violations abound – from plumbing to electrical. Welcome to Hawthorne Plaza, an...

Santa Monica could declare fiscal distress, citing decline in tourism among other strains

abc7.com (KABC) 9/9 8:23A Leanne Suter

Some officials say the move is necessary to address financial strains from a reduction in tourism tax revenue and an increase in liability costs.

Santa Monica is expected to declare a fiscal emergency

NBCLosAngeles.com (Local) 9/8 2:27A City News Service

The city of Santa Monica may be on the verge of a financial crisis and city leaders may have to declare a fiscal emergency in order to deal with a long running budget crisis that seems to be getting worse.