Santa Monica Debuts Berkeley Station Modular Housing
Berkeley Station opened last Friday with 13 modular, factory‑built apartments for youth and low‑income families. City and nonprofit partners say the project is a test of faster affordable housing delivery.
Dave & Buster’s at Ovation Hollywood Closed Amid Pest Problem — Gaming Suspended
The Dave & Buster's at Ovation Hollywood is temporarily closed after LA County health inspectors found vermin at the 151+-seat, high-risk entertainment venue on Level 3 of the Hollywood and Highland complex. A minor water supply violation was also cited alongside the major pest finding.
Cho Mak Closed After Inspection Reveals Worse-Than-Average Sanitation Issues
Shirley Raines, known for aiding Skid Row's homeless, has died at 58; she founded Beauty 2 The Streetz, provided meals and beauty services, won CNN Hero of the Year, and was on Time’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2025.
Newsom Clams Up On Kamala’s CHP Security Tab
The Newsom administration declined to disclose how much CHP protection for Kamala Harris' book tour is costing California taxpayers, saying the numbers are security‑sensitive. The CHP confirmed it has records but refused to release receipts under a legal exemption.
Islands In The Charge, Hawaii Races To Launch First Electric Passenger Flights
Surf Air Mobility and BETA Technologies announced a partnership to trial ALIA electric aircraft in Hawaii — cargo demonstrations this year and passenger service after certification.












