Demolition has begun at the Palisades Recreation Center as a $40M public‑private rebuild moves forward — and city leaders say the project could reshape how L.A. rebuilds public spaces. The teardown, salvaging of historic bits and the donor‑backed timeline are already stirring support and questions in the neighborhood.

Jason Reitman and a coalition of filmmakers are working with the American Cinematheque on a $25M restoration of Westwood’s Village Theatre, aiming for a 2027 reopening. UCLA students say a campus‑adjacent movie palace could revive Westwood’s social life.

A new MOU with the California Coastal Commission aims to finish Santa Monica’s Local Coastal Program, speeding approvals and returning more project authority to city officials. Work is slated to begin in July with certification targeted for 2027.

A seven-story, 78-unit affordable building is under construction in Santa Monica, combining supportive services with transit-adjacent design and expected mid‑2027 occupancy.

Caltrans data show little drop in LA freeway travel even as pump prices top $6, and modest transit gains haven't lured commuters off the road.

A 500-animal herd of goats and sheep has moved into Malibu’s Big Rock hills to graze invasive brush and create defensible space as part of a $3.2M regional wildfire prevention push.

Malibu asked a judge to be removed from a consolidated wrongful‑death suit over a July 4, 2024 PCH crash, arguing plaintiffs served the city late and missed statutory steps.

A 29-year-old was arrested after alleged late-night assaults across UCLA dorms and Bruin Walk; police say restraint items were found and patrols have been increased.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. have listed their 7,318‑sq‑ft Brentwood home for $10.5M after 13 years. The Hamptons‑style property includes five bedrooms and resort‑style outdoor space.

A City Council motion would require regular fee studies, empower the CAO to set schedules and could ask voters to approve a charter change in November 2026.

Michelob Ultra will open a 21+ Pitchside Club at Santa Monica Pier this June with Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg, plus DJs, a drone show and free RSVP for timed entry.

Police and wildlife crews searched near 14th Street and Montana Avenue after a mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica. Authorities say there are no injuries and residents were urged to keep pets inside.

A new video spotlights Mary and Robb’s Westwood Cafe — a decades-old diner where all-day breakfasts and classic comfort plates keep a neighborhood tradition alive.