33+ min ago  (1114+ words) LOS ANGELES" The University of Southern California (USC) is making a $200 million push into artificial intelligence " and putting the names of two major donors on its advanced computing school. The university announced Tuesday that venture capitalist, NVIDIA board member, and…...

8+ hour, 10+ min ago  (1088+ words) VENICE'A samurai sword-wielding suspect is on the loose i" SANTA MONICA Police are asking families across the Westsid" BEVERLYWOOD Police have identified a 22-year-old man accused of breaking into a Beverlywood home while the resident was inside, then linked him…...

6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1082+ words) PLAYA DEL REY "Prosecutors have not filed charges against a man arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Playa del Rey that killed a 1-year-old child and his 25-year-old uncle. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office referred…...

8+ hour, 7+ min ago  (1114+ words) PACIFIC PALISADES" Blue Ribbon Sushi is set to reopen at P" PACIFIC PALISADES'Bills for brush clearance violations sent to Pacific Palisades fire victims will be rescinded after the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Friday to cancel notices issued to…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (113+ words) westsidecurrent. com A stabbing suspect who prompted a police search near Horizon Avenue and Main Street on Thursday morning has been taken into custody, according to LAPD. Police confirmed the incident was a stabbing and said the confrontation appears to…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (445+ words) IKEA Culver City employees stand inside the new Helms Design District store ahead of its opening. CULVER CITY " IKEA opens its new Culver City store today, bringing the company's smaller-format, planning-focused retail concept to the Helms Design District ahead of…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (366+ words) LOS ANGELES" " People across the country united for a commo" MARINA DEL REY " Nordstrom Rack is opening a new Marina del " Cyclists ride through a protected bike lane in Santa Monica. The city says drivers blocking bike lanes will soon…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (290+ words) Cyclists ride through a protected bike lane in Santa Monica. The city says drivers blocking bike lanes will soon face $93 citations through a new camera-based enforcement program beginning July 1, 2026. SANTA MONICA" Drivers who illegally stop or park in bike lanes…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (588+ words) 'We Explore Earth' Grows From Group Hikes Into National Nature Movement'westsidecurrent. com LOS ANGELES " People across the country united for a common cause on April 18: Earth Day cleanups and conservation projects organized by We Explore Earth. The nationwide events removed…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (437+ words) LOS ANGELES " The City Council voted Wednesday to ask the Police Commission to end a contested LAPD practice " using minor traffic violations as a doorway into broader investigations. The 14-0 vote does not change policy immediately. Councilwoman Traci Park was absent,…...