Monica Lozano

The late summer heat waves of Southern California are unpleasant for anyone. But for outdoor workers, they can be downright dangerous.

Measure A – on LA County ballots this November – asks voters whether or not to approve a sales tax hike to fund homeless services and affordable housing.

A teen magazine so daring, so outrageous, so scandalizing and sexually suggestive that it only lasted…five issues.

For Matt Allen, the artist's life is a constant hustle to diversify your skills. He reflects on his success and finding balance.

In 1987, Cirque du Soleil made its first U.S. debut in Santa Monica. The show returns to the city with Kooza at the Big Top through January.

As a girl, Dee Dee Keel ditched the doldrums of Venice for the thrills of Hollywood.

Karen reflects on when her online following gave her financial freedom for the first time.

Gregorio Mancilla earned less than minimum wage as a garment worker when he made it his goal to save enough money to send his daughter to college.

Small stages provide a place for newer acts to gain exposure. But faced with inflation and corporate competition, venue owners have to be scrappy.