Experts have been warning that shark sightings on the Southern California coast are getting more frequent, and insane footage of them swimming inches away from surfers illustrates that danger. In what seems to be drone footage posted April 15, an individual on a purple board with a paddle in hand is riding a small wave … Read more
Photos circulating on social media Saturday reveal that Hunter Biden, the son of former Democratic President Joe Biden, was at Coachella, the iconic music festival in the California desert. Biden appears in six photographs posing next to the United Kingdom rapper and artist Fakemink at what looks like the corner of a backyard. Social media … Read more
Viral video showcasing a mysterious figure scaling the iconic 366-foot-tall Las Vegas Sphere this past Tuesday appears to be another feat by daredevil climber Alex Honnold. In social media videos, people spotted a small figure in the distance on top of the sphere, whose shape seems to defy logic for any sort of climb. A … Read more
A Santa Monica product designer is putting hard numbers to what locals have long known in their bones: nearly three in 10 storefronts on the Third Street Promenade sit empty. The designer built an interactive map tracking occupancy along the corridor, and the numbers aren’t pretty — 28.5% of storefronts are vacant, a bleak snapshot … Read more
Skip the $200 dinner reservation — this retro LA date night costs less than a fast-food combo. Paramount Drive-In Theatres offers movie lovers a throwback night out for just $14 a ticket, making it one of the cheapest date ideas in Los Angeles County. Paramount Drive-In Theatres in Los Angeles County offers movie lovers a throwback … Read more
They want your money — but they don’t want you inside the store. An influencer has trashed the opening of a new Dunkin’ Donuts in South Los Angeles — which she refers to as “the hood” in a viral post — for its set up that doesn’t allow customers inside the building. To order from … Read more
Santa Monica locals are reeling after learning a beloved British pub will soon give way to a Taco Bell Cantina — prompting outrage online and fears the beachside city is losing yet another piece of its identity. The Britannia Pub, a fixture at 318 Santa Monica Blvd. for three decades, confirmed its lease will expire July … Read more
California gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra is riding a polling bump after the implosion of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign, but fresh scrutiny is now zeroing in on his record as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden. The Democrat jumped to 10% support in new polling released Thursday, up from the low … Read more
Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California rescue sanctuary surrendered the birds following allegations of overcrowding and improper care — with local animal activists squawking that the situation is more “fowl” than the public knows, and that officials should have acted sooner. The … Read more
It’s last call at a beloved bar at one of Downtown Santa Monica’s best-known corners — the latest high-profile fatality in an ongoing apocalypse turning the commercial core of the upscale beachside burg into a graveyard of empty storefronts. The Misfit Bar and Restaurant, a softly-lit gastropub inside the city’s historic Clock Tower building, will … Read more
Roughing it just got a serious upgrade. Luxury outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas has opened a new glamping retreat near Yosemite National Park, offering travelers a chance to experience the great outdoors without giving up modern comforts — at a price that can climb as high as $650 per night. The newly launched Under Canvas Yosemite … Read more
Justin Herbert gave a rare glimpse into his romance with Madison Beer on Thursday. The Chargers quarterback shared a photo with the singer on his Instagram grid for the first time since the two coupled up months ago. The picture appeared to be taken recently while they were outside of a popular eatery in Miami, … Read more
Two cousins have been allegedly caught in a massive $8.5 million scheme to scam customers out of vacation rentals and cash, using double-booking and bait-and-switch to target customers. Shray Goel, 36, and Shaunik Raheja, 37, allegedly operated their rental fraud scheme from 2013–2019, using fake identities to defraud predominantly black people. The pair was caught … Read more
Los Angeles is clearly a Dodger town. City of Angels residents now — perhaps more than ever — consider the Dodgers their favorite sports team in LA over the Lakers, according to the results of a new survey. The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles asked over 2,000 Angelenos “which … Read more
Do You Want to Know a Secret? Beatles legend Pal McCartney is at it again in Los Angeles — this time holding an ultra-exclusive listening party only days after playing a pair of intimate shows for Angelenos, The California Post can reveal. The Beatle in Los Angeles Rick Mendoza / BACKGRID A select group of … Read more
Walmart is pouring fresh cash into California. The Arkansas mega-chain has set dozen of stores in the Golden State up for major facelifts that promise new food options, expanded product lines and faster shopping perks. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 56 locations statewide in 2026, part of a broader push to modernize stores … Read more
Move over, pickleball. There’s a new obsession sweeping through the hills of Hollywood, and it’s a lot more “clack” and a lot less “thwack.” Mahjong, the ancient Chinese tile game that has long been a staple of community centers and grandma’s kitchen tables, is undergoing a high-octane, high-glamour rebranding. The resurgence has been fueled by … Read more
A Napa Valley wine giant has issued a dire warning about the direction of the industry, pointing to “ongoing category pressures.” Constellation Brands, the New York-based owner of California’s Robert Mondavi Winery, expects the high-end wine market to decline as its CEO Bill Newlands steps away from the company. Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson pointed to … Read more
Former “Baywatch” star David Charvet is accused of striking and killing a dog with his pickup truck in Malibu early Thursday morning — and then driving off, according to a report. Vera Errico said she was walking her three dogs on leashes just before 6 a.m. inside a gated Malibu community when Charvet allegedly hit … Read more
He’s got a LeBron James jersey, Michael Jordan jersey and a whole bunch of Clayton Kershaw mementos. But the highlight of Matthew Stafford’s sports memorabilia collection? The Rams quarterback revealed to The California Post it’s a baseball Shohei Ohtani signed for him a few months ago. Matthew Stafford told The California Post his sports memorabilia … Read more