Downtown Santa Monica's business board asked City Hall to expand the Entertainment Zone across much of downtown after a six‑month pilot that officials say didn't raise crime.

Firefighter/paramedics in Ventura County delivered a baby boy in an ambulance on the 23 Freeway. They later visited the hospital with flowers to celebrate with the family.

California Governor Newsom declares January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day to honor the civil rights activist's legacy and his stand against Japanese internment.

A faith-run bond fund that posted nearly $1M to free detained immigrants says donations are running low as bond amounts climb.

Redlands Unified trustees approved cuts that will put roughly 135 district employees at risk as officials cite falling enrollment and limited usable reserves.

Santa Monica celebrates Black History Month with various events, including reading challenges, dance performances, and a Greens Festival. The city focuses on understanding its racial history and promoting a future of equity and inclusion.

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger celebrated Korean American Day, acknowledging the community's positive impact in LA and presenting commemorative scrolls.

A 94‑year‑old retired LAUSD teacher was mistakenly flagged as deceased and briefly lost her CalSTRS pension; the agency says payments were restored after the family pushed for a fix.

UHD President Loren J. Blanchard will step down April 30, 2026, to assume the presidency at Cal State Long Beach on May 1, ending a nearly five‑year tenure.

A 2026 Zillow-based ranking finds multiple Bay Area ZIP codes among the nation's 50 most expensive for renters; Water Mill tops the list at nearly $96k/month.

Governor Newsom declares January as National Mentoring Month in California, emphasizing mentoring's importance for youth development and addressing issues such as loneliness and mental health.

Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California and Hawaii are on strike, aiming to address alleged unfair labor practices and improve conditions such as staffing and wages.

Altadena residents face a $3,000 fee from the Las Flores Water Company after the Eaton Fire to maintain water service, causing financial concerns among those still recovering.