'Take The Friendly Road' Initiative Encourages Safe Drivers

The City is distributing 2,000 lawn signs to Santa Monica households in March.

Library's Seuss-a-bration To Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday

The free family-friendly event includes a craft room and two variety shows.

Therapy Dogs Show Love To Hospital Patients, Staff: Photos

The furry duo dressed in festive boas and heart headbands visited UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica to spread the love.

Learn How To Get 50% OFF Your Summer Camp Tuition

Performing Arts Workshops “Ambassador Scholarship” is open to EVERYONE! Learn more and apply online today!

WIN A FREE SESSION OF SUMMER CAMP ~ Camp Story CONTEST!!

An LA favorite, Performing Arts Workshops’ Camp Story Contest begins again this Friday, February 1st. Up for grabs…a FREE two week session!

100 Summer Camp Scholarships for LA kids are LIVE TODAY

With scholarships reserved on a first-come, first-served basis beginning January 17th, the time to get on the PAW list is now!

Performing Arts Workshops Summer In December Discount is Back!

To celebrate another fabulous year at PAW, our Summer In December Discount is here once again!

Unwrapping the Gift of Camp

Half way to summer, the holiday season is the perfect time to give your child the gift of summer camp!

New North Beach Playground To Open In Santa Monica

See photos of the new universally accessible playground next to the sand, which will open on September 15.

KIDS & PARENTS Final Call For Summer Fun with 25% OFF

Give Your Kids A Great End To Summer Vacation and Give Yourself 25% OFF with an End Of Summer Camp Discount!

Santa Monica Chess Park

Chess Park - The King of Crime

Santa Monica Chess Park

Chess Park - The King of Crime

Santa Monica Chess Park

Chess Park - The King of Crime

Santa Monica Chess Park

Chess Park - The King of Crime

Santa Monica Chess Park

Chess Park - The King of Crime

Santa Monica Chess Park

Chess Park - The King of Crime

Bowling Pass Will Keep Santa Monica Kids Busy All Summer Long

Bowlero Corp. is now offering Summer Games Passes for bowling, ranging from $9.95 to $58.95.

Life-Size Candy Land Pop-Up Appears At The Santa Monica Pier

Werther's Originals and Hasbro have teamed up to build a life-size version of the Candy Land board game in honor of National Caramel Day.

A Love Story Hidden In Palisades Park

Thirty-five years before The Children's Tree of Life in Palisades Park became famous, it was the spot where one couple wed.

Zimmer Children's Museum Relocating To Santa Monica

The museum includes arts-based programming designed to promote creativity, diversity & social responsibility among children.

Santa Monica Resident Deal Alert: California Adventure Offer through Costco

Looking for cheap annual passes? Check out Costco's sale on the passes through Dec. 1.

West LA Rolling Robots' Rookie VEX Robotics Teams Go to California State Championship on March 12

All 8 Rolling Robots' Elementary to Middle and High School Teams will compete in VEX IQ and VRC State Championship at Pasadena

She forgave would-be killer

When her brother took two bullets at close range, Cynthia Santiago of Santa Monica implored the court for leniency.

Not unwise to bring special needs girl on medical mission

Who knew that bringing a developmentally delayed girl to Guatemala would be just the thing for a mom with a similar daughter?

'Unsung hero' on her first medical mission

Michelle has packed for Lighthouse Medical Missions for 17 years but never gone because she's developmentally delayed. She's in Guatemala.

What Are America's Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

Organizing Chaos: Solutions for Everyday Life in A Gifted Family - Summit Center Webinar

Overwhelmed with trying to keep everyone on track? Frazzled when you can’t find what you need? Learn organizing methods for gifted families.

Summer Art Contest For Ages 4-18 Underway

Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.

Anti-Vaxxers Gather Signatures to Overturn Vaccine Mandate

Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.

Boy Scouts Takes Major Step Toward Ending Ban on Gay Scout Leaders

A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.

Fireworks Shows Around LA County

Looking for the best fireworks shows around? Patch has you covered with every Fireworks show in Los Angeles County.

Watch Animal Kingdom Upended: Cat Named Hero Dog of the Year

A 7-year-old tabby usurped all K9s to become the National Hero Dog by saving a 5-year-old boy as he was being attacked by a dog.

Saturday Smiles: Overheated Pooch Rescued; Doggie Surf School; Thousands of Crabs Swarm Beach; Heroes Save Lives

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California.

Zoo Roo Baby! LA Zoo Holding Name Our Roo Contest

Joey is too obvious. How about Roopert? Or Roosemary? Those names have been suggested--can you come up with something better?

Is your Dog a Hero? Nominate Him for the National Hero Dog Award

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is looking for nominations for the 33rd annual National Hero Dog Award.

Couple Sues Santa Monica Doctor for Failure to Detect Son's Fetal Defects in Time for Abortion

A couple, whose son has endured more than 100 surgeries, is suing their OBGYN for not telling them of his fetal defects in time to abort.

Spooky! Disneyland Surveillance Video Shows "Ghost" Walking Through Closed Park

It’s seen near—you guessed it—the Haunted Mansion!

Top 4 Destinations in California for Spring Break

Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.

SoCal Beaches Make 2015 List of America's Favorites

Trip Advisor users pick their Top 25. Did your favorite make the list?

Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped on Santa Monica Cliff

A pooch managed to wedge itself high up into a cliffside crevice in Santa Monica.