California
The Santa Monica City Council has voted to take out a section of the anti-camping ordinance that allowed homeless people to use pillows and blankets while sleeping outdoors. The new ordinance is scheduled to go into effect next month.
Sept. 13, 2024
Santa Monica leaders will discuss new changes to its anti-camping ordinance, including to a section allowing homeless people to use pillows, blankets, bedrolls.
Sept. 10, 2024
World & Nation
Palestinian officials say Israeli strike on Muwasi, a crowded tent camp housing those displaced by the war, killed at least 19 people and wounded 60.
Entertainment & Arts
Burning Man is a schlep.
Sept. 9, 2024
Kim Kardashian visited a camp in California’s El Dorado County where incarcerated men serve as firefighters.
Sept. 3, 2024
Movies
Directed by Carlos Saldanha, this adaptation of a classic children’s book makes some odd decisions, but the Tom Hanks “Big” magic never materializes.
Aug. 2, 2024
A unique lease gave a community of mostly disabled seniors a safe haven while they awaited promised permanent housing. The city evicted them last week.
The Navy will meet its goal to sign up 40,600 recruits by the end of September thanks to several new recruiting programs.
Aug. 28, 2024
USC Sports
Lincoln Riley promised he would fix USC’s defensive woes, and the team’s revamped secondary looks to be its strength heading into the season.
Aug. 22, 2024
UCLA Sports
Protecting UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers is a key to success for the Bruins this season. It is one of five takeaways from the Bruins’ training camp.
Aug. 21, 2024