Westwood’s historic Bruin Theater is expected to reopen in mid-October with restored 35mm and 70mm projection under new management.

Goodboybob has opened a specialty coffee counter inside Venice’s Deus Ex Machina shop, pairing rare beans with motorcycles, apparel and pastries.

West LA families say recurring disturbances and vandalism have made them consider leaving their neighborhood.

A 28-unit Santa Monica apartment building sold for nearly $10 million less than its 2021 price after a lender dispute sent it into receivership.

Soho House will open a Venice Beach house in summer 2027 steps from Abbot Kinney, with a wellness center, movement studio and rooftop terrace. Membership applications are open.

A pack of coyotes has settled in a stalled condo site at Romaine and Spaulding, spurring safety concerns and renewed attention to the city's coyote guidance.

At a Main Street State of the City, Mayor Caroline Torosis touted crime declines, SaMo Bridge outcomes and a $6M renter‑aid program while warning homelessness and small‑business recovery remain urgent. The speech leaned on the Realignment Plan scorecard as proof the city’s fixes are taking hold.

A woman was found dead in an apartment on Pico Boulevard near Santa Monica College; police arrested a suspect and say the investigation is active.

Morgan Stewart says two burglaries at her Beverly Hills home took designer bags and watches and left her overhauling security as celebs report similar hits.

Hwa On is bringing wagyu Korean barbecue and a full bar to Culver City's Citizen Publishing Company building, targeting a late-September opening. The team behind Mikomi Sushi and Seoul Alley is running the project.

An arborist's report found more than two‑thirds of sampled coral trees on San Vicente are in poor health and likely to be removed. The city is planning safety work and community talks on replanting.

Beverly Hills council upheld approval for an eight‑story, 55‑unit Builder's Remedy project at 232 S. Tower Drive, including 11 affordable units. Councilors added limits on construction hours.

A pressure-washer tank ignited on Santa Monica Boulevard, forcing crews to stop using water as fuel ran down the street and closing Formosa Avenue.