Santa Monica ice rink opens for 17th season
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Just in time for the holiday season, Santa Monica's popular ice rink has opened up for its 17th season.

Cause of 2024 Mountain Fire announced
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The Ventura County District Attorney's Office announced the cause of the 2024 Mountain Fire.

Alex Vesia, wife share news about baby
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Dodgers' Alex Vesia and his wife shared the devastating news that their baby girl has passed away.

Major lunar standstill: Moon's orbit reaches extremes
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Happening Friday night, a rare celestial event. The Griffith Observatory provided a live image of a major lunar standstill.

Chad Bianco takes early lead in 2026 California governor’s race, poll shows
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A new Berkeley IGS/LA Times poll finds Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco leading California’s 2026 governor’s race with 13%, narrowly ahead of Democrat Katie Porter at 11%. Nearly half of voters—44%—remain undecided.

Retired pilot warns gov't shutdown could ground holiday travel if not resolved
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Retired airline captain Ross “Rusty” Aimer said air travel remains safe despite the government shutdown, crediting pilots, flight attendants, and air traffic controllers for maintaining high standards under pressure. However, he warned that if the shutdown continues, flight cancellations could worsen.

US airlines cancel 1,000 flights
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Mass cancelations began Friday under the FAA's order to reduce air traffic amid the government shutdown.

Naked intruder shot dead in Studio City
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A homeowner took matters into his own hands when a naked man broke into his house.

LAPD investigating deadly trespass shooting
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An alleged homeowner was shot and killed in Studio City on Friday morning, officials said.

IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know

Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?

Blue Plate Oysterette in Santa Monica closing
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Blue Plate Oysterette, a beloved fixture on Ocean Avenue for 16 years, will permanently close its doors on January 2026.

LAX flights among U.S. airports being cut
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Flights leaving LAX are being cut or canceled in the wake of the ongoing government shutdown.