California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week creating a new statewide office tasked with rooting out antisemitism in public schools, the first of its kind in the country. Known as AB 715, the ...

The legal saga surrounding the killing of a California art dealer nearly 17 years ago finally came to a close this year, when two men convicted in an elaborate grift and murder plot were sentenced to ...

More about manzanitas: The big berry manzanita is a poignant reminder of resilience amid California’s extreme weather cycles. The native shrub is highly adapted to wildfire, spreading seeds and ...

A Thousand Oaks man who was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, multiple felony assaults and unlawful firearm possession, has also been linked to several high-end art thefts in San Bernardino ...

The University of California, Irvine has completed its acquisition of the Orange County Museum of Art, officially bringing together two renowned institutions under a shared vision of public access, ...

Imagine you’ve finally taken your car to the mechanic to investigate that mysterious warning light that’s been flashing on your dashboard for the past week and a half. The mechanic informs you that ...

When and if you go to Vin Folk — the casually stylish, nearly indefinable destination in Hermosa Beach that, for many years, was home to Chef Melba’s Bistro — be sure to sit facing the kitchen. For ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SOLVANG, CA, August 12, 2025) The California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum) is thrilled to announce a very ...

Ben Tuna is good at transforming rusted-out, patina-eaten wrecks into art. For the past few months, in a nondescript stucco warehouse on a sleepy street in Glendale, California, he has used ...

It’s summertime, and the Southern California streets are alive with artwork. If you’re looking for a new and more creative way to enjoy the summer season, consider visiting some of the art walks in ...